Elqui Wines

Elqui Valley Carménère Blend

8.978 ratings
8.67 pro ratings
Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile
Malbec, Syrah, Carménère
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion, Soft Cheese
Top Notes For
Alexa

Easy to drink, smooth yet bold, consistent flavoring from start to finish

Easy to drink, smooth yet bold, consistent flavoring from start to finish

2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2014
c h
8.7

Smokey and a bit salty.

Smokey and a bit salty.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Like maple flavored bacon on the finish

Like maple flavored bacon on the finish

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2013
Matt Duncan

Floral, blackberry. Tannins a bit disjointed but certainly capable of quaffing!

Floral, blackberry. Tannins a bit disjointed but certainly capable of quaffing!

Oct 7th, 2016
maia n-s

juicy, a little peppery

juicy, a little peppery

Nov 11th, 2024
Cassidy Dolan

Earthy, Smokey, blueberry aroma. Smokey notes on the tongue. Might pair better with food. Decent finish.

Earthy, Smokey, blueberry aroma. Smokey notes on the tongue. Might pair better with food. Decent finish.

Sep 24th, 2024
Jeremiah Diaz

Medium ruby color; black cherries, plums, and black pepper on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, slate, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. After a good decant, it smells like oak and cherries and tastes about the same. Nellie doesn't like it. It's too smoky for her. I like it, but there is something a little bitter in the after taste in not a fan of. With more time in the glass it really improved. I'm increasing the score i gave it.

Medium ruby color; black cherries, plums, and black pepper on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, slate, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. After a good decant, it smells like oak and cherries and tastes about the same. Nellie doesn't like it. It's too smoky for her. I like it, but there is something a little bitter in the after taste in not a fan of. With more time in the glass it really improved. I'm increasing the score i gave it.

Sep 2nd, 2023
Brendan Devine

Smooth and easy drinking. Licorice, plum, dates.

Smooth and easy drinking. Licorice, plum, dates.

Mar 6th, 2021
Ethan Clark

A good pairing with a game of Among Us with your friends.

A good pairing with a game of Among Us with your friends.

Nov 12th, 2020
K Brooks

Enjoyed more with ragu than previous tasting($17, 2016), but still preferred 2015.
Tasted again 20201129 and enjoyed.

Enjoyed more with ragu than previous tasting($17, 2016), but still preferred 2015.
Tasted again 20201129 and enjoyed.

Nov 7th, 2020