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[The Original Ungrafted] Colchagua Valley Carménère

8.671 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carménère
Chicken, Pasta, Exotic Spices, White Rice, Turkey, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Onion, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beef, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom

Big fan. Great price, $10. Earthy, bright berry, green bell pepper, pepper spice, iron, crushed rocks. Reminiscent of Loire Cab Franc. Really fun.

Big fan. Great price, $10. Earthy, bright berry, green bell pepper, pepper spice, iron, crushed rocks. Reminiscent of Loire Cab Franc. Really fun.

Oct 28th, 2021
Kelvin So

Tones of pyrazin

Tones of pyrazin

Apr 17th, 2016
Michelle Beer

Great example of the grape. Green pepper and dark fruit

Great example of the grape. Green pepper and dark fruit

Nov 19th, 2021
Loucindy Raymond

Spice, berries, and notes of grass at the finish

Spice, berries, and notes of grass at the finish

Jun 16th, 2021
Kristin

Somewhat dry and tart. Still has a fruity flavor. Good for sipping alone or with foods.

Somewhat dry and tart. Still has a fruity flavor. Good for sipping alone or with foods.

Mar 14th, 2018
Bryan Jackson

Strong spice smell on the nose with maybe a hint of green pepper, well balanced and a nice finish. Worth buying for the price.

Strong spice smell on the nose with maybe a hint of green pepper, well balanced and a nice finish. Worth buying for the price.

Oct 8th, 2016
Brett Fromme

If there is such a thing as a spice bomb, this is it! The spiciness overwhelms the plum and dark berry flavors. Some barrel character is there as well. But if you don't like a very spicy wine, pass on this Carmenere 🍷

If there is such a thing as a spice bomb, this is it! The spiciness overwhelms the plum and dark berry flavors. Some barrel character is there as well. But if you don't like a very spicy wine, pass on this Carmenere 🍷

Sep 17th, 2016
Karina Henderson

Found this fascinating, hint of coffee flavor at the end! Trust me I am a big coffee drinker....

Found this fascinating, hint of coffee flavor at the end! Trust me I am a big coffee drinker....

Aug 29th, 2016
Skye

Complex, fruity, smokey, low tannin

Complex, fruity, smokey, low tannin

Aug 24th, 2016
Rich Laster

Do not drink unless aerated. A nice, medium-bodied wine which pairs well with a rosado or maduro cigar.

Do not drink unless aerated. A nice, medium-bodied wine which pairs well with a rosado or maduro cigar.

Aug 19th, 2016