Santa Carolina

Reserva Cachapoal Estate Carménère

8.7137 ratings
8.17 pro ratings
Cachapoal 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
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.2

Stopped w Nomacork™, which probably hasn't done this any favora in the cellar.
Purple w a ruby edge.
Nose is of muddy, black berry and plum with a nutty/oxidative note. While there is balance d acid, the flavors lack freshness and echo the nitty notes in the nose. I wouldnt call this bottle faulty, but maybe compromised?

Stopped w Nomacork™, which probably hasn't done this any favora in the cellar.
Purple w a ruby edge.
Nose is of muddy, black berry and plum with a nutty/oxidative note. While there is balance d acid, the flavors lack freshness and echo the nitty notes in the nose. I wouldnt call this bottle faulty, but maybe compromised?

Mar 29th, 2020
Said Medina

This one needed time in the cellar....a year or two or more.

This one needed time in the cellar....a year or two or more.

1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2016
Austin Beeman

Chocolate green. Satin texture hint if jalapeño. $12

Chocolate green. Satin texture hint if jalapeño. $12

Jun 16th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

6.7

This wine has a synthetic cork the others has a screw cap.

This wine has a synthetic cork the others has a screw cap.

Oct 3rd, 2013
John Gipson

Aromas of ripe cherries and white pepper. Dry with a nice velvety tannins mouth feel.

Aromas of ripe cherries and white pepper. Dry with a nice velvety tannins mouth feel.

Oct 26th, 2018
Lye Hock Tan

2015 vintage. Opened 15th june 2018. Medium heavy legs. Purplish brown. Sweet strong blackcurrent scent with light earthy nose. Leatherly. High acidity. Medium tannins. Long finishing. Smoother after 2 days of opening.

2015 vintage. Opened 15th june 2018. Medium heavy legs. Purplish brown. Sweet strong blackcurrent scent with light earthy nose. Leatherly. High acidity. Medium tannins. Long finishing. Smoother after 2 days of opening.

May 22nd, 2018
Aaron Forel

A friend recommended this wine and he was right. Good aroma, full flavor bold taste. Will buy it again.

A friend recommended this wine and he was right. Good aroma, full flavor bold taste. Will buy it again.

Mar 23rd, 2018
Anne Richardson

A pleasant Carmenere. Flavors of red cherries and white pepper.

A pleasant Carmenere. Flavors of red cherries and white pepper.

Nov 7th, 2017
Wil Del Pilar

Pairs nice with bold cheddar and steak. Smooth on the palate with a peppery finish.

Pairs nice with bold cheddar and steak. Smooth on the palate with a peppery finish.

Aug 16th, 2017
Pete Carrico

Bright spicy flavors but a bit thin on the palette. Nice wine.

Bright spicy flavors but a bit thin on the palette. Nice wine.

May 20th, 2017