Santa Rita
Gran Reserva Medalla Real Colchagua Valley Carmenere
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
A nice surprise - full of black berries and pepper, as expected, but also with vanilla and chocolate, due to its ten-month-aging in French oak barrels. Very elegant tannins, very elegant wine. Uma bela surpresa, com muitas frutas negras e pimenta, como esperado. Mas também com uma explosão de baunilha e chocolate, por conta dos 10 meses em barricas francesas. Taninos elegantes e macios. Um vinho muito gostoso.
A nice surprise - full of black berries and pepper, as expected, but also with vanilla and chocolate, due to its ten-month-aging in French oak barrels. Very elegant tannins, very elegant wine. Uma bela surpresa, com muitas frutas negras e pimenta, como esperado. Mas também com uma explosão de baunilha e chocolate, por conta dos 10 meses em barricas francesas. Taninos elegantes e macios. Um vinho muito gostoso.
1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2015Excellent avec fondue chinoise
Excellent avec fondue chinoise
1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2015
This is from wine.com. I believe we've had a Carmenere before and also liked it.
This is from wine.com. I believe we've had a Carmenere before and also liked it.
1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2013
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of dark fruit, green bell pepper.
Dry. Flavors cassis, earth, oak spice, red bell pepper. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of dark fruit, green bell pepper.
Dry. Flavors cassis, earth, oak spice, red bell pepper. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Definitely needs to be slightly warm and with cheese or other protein. It’s quite spicy, with peppery herby notes, and deep fruit flavours. A rich well balanced wine for food.
Definitely needs to be slightly warm and with cheese or other protein. It’s quite spicy, with peppery herby notes, and deep fruit flavours. A rich well balanced wine for food.
Jan 7th, 2022Big bodied with spice, cherry, black licorice and leather. Good with dark chocolate.
Big bodied with spice, cherry, black licorice and leather. Good with dark chocolate.
Aug 25th, 2019
I found this quite heavy and smokey. It’s a lovely colour and has real complexity to it, but I found it a little overwhelming. I wouldn’t advise drinking it on its own, but it would pair very nicely with a large piece of meat or a strong cheese. Allow it plenty of time to breathe too.
I found this quite heavy and smokey. It’s a lovely colour and has real complexity to it, but I found it a little overwhelming. I wouldn’t advise drinking it on its own, but it would pair very nicely with a large piece of meat or a strong cheese. Allow it plenty of time to breathe too.
May 29th, 2018
Dark plums, roasted coffee beans, smoke, warm barrel spice, and blackberry fruit merge together in this reasonably priced (under $20) bottle of 2009 Medalla Real Carménère from @SantaRitaEst. A bit meaty and fleshy, this wine is best enjoyed with smoked, cured, or grilled meats.
#Carménère #Chile #ColchaguaValley #wine #winelover #wineblogger #wineconsumer
Dark plums, roasted coffee beans, smoke, warm barrel spice, and blackberry fruit merge together in this reasonably priced (under $20) bottle of 2009 Medalla Real Carménère from @SantaRitaEst. A bit meaty and fleshy, this wine is best enjoyed with smoked, cured, or grilled meats.
#Carménère #Chile #ColchaguaValley #wine #winelover #wineblogger #wineconsumer