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
Tag: Chilean Wine
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,
Wine Review: Casas Del Bosque Syrah Gran Reserva Valle de Casablanca 2014
Wild, explosive, and atmospheric, this seething visceral chorale of blackberry, red plum, roasted meat, and black olive is on the jammy side but is rescued
Budget Wine Review: Viña San Pedro Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Central Chile 2017
Many years ago when wine was just an occasional dinner companion and the budget demanded something off the bottom shelf I invariably reached for this
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: Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier Chile 2017
Like a tropical breeze in a glass, warm, languid, and sultry. Expressive apricot, tropical fruits, and floral hints with hazelnut aromas are pleasing with good
