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 | 2007 Terra Andina Carmenere Central Valley
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| Other Red Wines
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| | | Score | User | City | State | Country | Tasting Notes | Time |
| 75 | | | 92 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Carmenére is a Bordeaux variety that nearly (but not entirely) disappeared post-phylloxera in Bordeaux, but made its way with French emigrants to Chile. There, for a long time, it was confused with Merlot, but now the truth is out and Carmenère it is for now and ever more. Quite a bit of "Cabernet Franc" in northern Italy Carmenère (you'll also see Carménère) shows a tendency to become herbaceous and typically is quite dark in color. The former is not true of this example, but the latter is. This Carmenère shows a lovely dark violet red color and an aroma of luscious dark fruits from black currants to blackberries. The same fruit flavors continue to the palate, and the tannins are supple and fruit-derived. Moderate acidity and just a bit of residual sugar finish the profile. It tastes best consumed around 60-65ºF/15-17ºC in a Bordeaux glass (large tulip-shaped). It is, after all, a Bordeaux variety. This is a first-class value. Foods: meat-filled empanadas; hamburgers; well-marinated steaks or steak with chimichurri sauce; smoked chicken; grilled sausages and red peppers, Southern barbecue; roast duck, grilled lamb steaks.
Georgia Distributor:
New World Wines | 09/01/2008 |
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