Carmenere is a bit of a novelty grape, distinctive and interesting, but hard to fall in love with. They tend to feel anguished and distraught
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Wine Review: William Fèvre La Mision Carmenere Gran Reserva Maipó Valley, Chile 2015
Inky and deeply concentrated, Carmenere originated in France, a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. It has largely disappeared from their preferring the warmer,
Budget Wine Review: Root: 1 Carménère Colchagua Valley Chile 2016
Root 1 is an brand owned by Viña Ventisquero, a large Chilean producer with an agro-business history. This entry level offering is a bit too
Budget Wine: Chilensis Reserva Carmenere Valle Del Maule Chile 2012
An intense nose with that characteristic wild herb aroma note shares the stage with smoke and dusty earth surrounding blackberry fruit. A classic Carmenere. More
Budget Wine: Explorador Carmenere Central Valley Chile 2011
Just a really fun wine from Concha Y Toro, the very large South American producer that makes everything from bottom shelf sippers to the age-worthy
Budget Wine: Vinedos Marchigue Panul Carménère Colchagua Valley 2013
As is typical with Carménère, the nose is peculiar but interesting—reticent red berry, subdued by minty, herbal notes and a bit of coffee in the
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