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All Posts Tagged ‘carmenere’

Quintay, Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 25, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quintay Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012 – Just as Elegant as Chilean Cabernet

Quintay, Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Carmenere from Chile can be just as silky and elegant as cabernet sauvignon from the region, and this wine proves it.[Read more]

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Chateau Los Boldos, Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau Los Boldos Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014 – A Reserved Red

Chateau Los Boldos, Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of black plum, black cherry, vanilla baking spice and green-pepper leaf notes as is common for the grape variety in Chile.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2016 – Lots of Generous Fruit

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere with concentration, body and lots of generous fruit that would pair well with many-a-grilled meat dish.[Read more]

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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016 – Sensual and Silky as a Velvet Glove

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere that is sensual and silky as a velvet glove stored in a handmade, cedar case.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal, DO Peumo, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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July 9, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal DO Peumo Carmenere 2016 – A Fine, Delicate Carmenere that Shows Cool-Weather Influences

Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal, DO Peumo, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere with reserve, subtlety and a multifaceted flavor profile.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2015, Ribera del Cachapoal, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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March 19, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2015 – Presents the Grape in its Classic Form

Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2015, Ribera del Cachapoal, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A smooth, red-and-black-fruit-laced carmenere that presents the grape in its classic form.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2015, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2015 – A Pure, Silky Carmenere

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2015, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A pure, silky expression of carmenere that stands on its own.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserve Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserve Carmenere 2016 – Articulates Grape’s Classic Notes

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserve Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere that articulates the grape’s classic notes.[Read more]

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Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2014, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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March 24, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2014 – Stunning Example of a Bordeaux Blending Grape

Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2014, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A rubust red and stunning example of this most underrated of Bordeaux blending grapes that shines in Chilean soil.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Emiliana, Natura Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
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December 6, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Emiliana Natura Carmenere 2013 – Elegantly Balanced Fruit with a Primal Character

Emiliana, Natura Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Often carmenere presents overripe fruit; this carmenere sidesteps that trend and presents just-ripened red and black fruit elegantly balanced with acidity and tannin creating a unique and enjoyable expression of the grape varietal.[Read more]

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