Winemaker Notes
Deep, dark violet-red. is wine shows all the character of pure Carmenere with notes of blueberries and wild berries, and hints of cedar and violet. e palate is fruity and tasty. Delicate, with rich acidity and sweet tannins. Its abundant fruit lends a long nish.
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Wine Spectator
Ripe and rich, with notes of plush spiciness to the structured flavors of dried wild berry and cherry paste. Ends with green herbs and spice on the finish, supported by suave tannins. Drink now through 2024. 8,700 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.
Dark, full-bodied and herbaceous with a spicy kick, Carménère found great success with its move to Chile in the mid-19th century. However, the variety went a bit undercover until 1994 when many plantings previously thought to be Merlot, were profiled as Carménère. Somm Secret— Carménère is both a progeny and a great-grandchild of the similarly flavored Cabernet Franc.
With an outstanding reputation for its bold reds, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenere, the Cachapoal Valley spreads through the northern part of Chile’s Rapel Valley, with a continuous backdrop of the majestic Andes to its east. This region reaches as far north as the southern outskirts of the city of Santiago where it meets the famous region of the Maipo. The Cachapoal Valley produces no shortage of plum and berry dominated full-bodied reds with aromas and flavors reminiscent of mint, cocoa, spice or smoked meat.