Winecast » Carmenere

ManiÃƒÂ±a Vineyards, Carmenere 2004

Tim — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:34:07 +0000

So this one is more what I had in mind when I started looking for a house red. Put it in a decanter and many tasters will think this wine is 3 or 4 times more expensive than it is. This is probably because Carmenere is not as well known as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It could also be that the cost of production in Chile is quite a bit less than in most other fine winemaking regions. Whatever the reason, go to your local Trader Joe’s and check out this smokin’ value.

ManiÃƒÂ±a Vineyards, Carmenere, Maipo Valey, Chile 2004 ($6) - Dark purple in color with aromas of black currant, spice and vanilla. Soft blackberry, black pepper and gun-metal flavors with moderate tannins. A very smooth and satisfying Carmenere that might just become my new house red.

13.5% ABV
Natural cork closure
Score: 86

Luis Felipe Edwards, Carmenere 2003

Tim — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 01:22:43 +0000

Luis Felipe Edwards, Carmenere, Colchagua, Chile 2003 ($8) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Garnet color with dark fruit and characteristic metallic aromas; blackberry, black pepper and gunmetal flavors with moderate tannins. Very good and a fine value. Score: 8.5/10

Winecast 15 - Carmenere

Tim — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:17:58 +0000

Today’s show is about a wine from Chile made from the Carmenere grape and I’ll share some final thoughts on the basic wine tasting series.

Wines tasted:

- Andean Ridge, Carmenere “Reserve”, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2003 ($8)
- Santa Rita, Carmenere “120″, Rapel Valley, Chile 2003 ($8)
- Concha y Toro, Carmenere “Casillero del Diablo”, Rapel Valley, Chile 2004 ($9)

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