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 | 2004 Viña Estampa Carmenère-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Colchagua Valley Gold Assemblage
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Wine Spectator Score: 84 |
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| 29 | | WS | 84 | iWineDb Admin | | | | Unpublished | 10/06/2008 |
| 75 | | | 88 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Not everybody goes for fowl for Thanksgiving. IN some households, a standing rib is the order of the day for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. The richness of such a meal requires a full-bodied red wine, but one that still has good balance. This one works well with beef, but also doesn't disrespect roast turkey, smoked turkey or chicken. And it's very nice with duck. A blend of five Bordeaux varietals--thus, it could be a Meritage were the producers members of that group--this full-bodied red wine shows a lovely almost opaque deep ruby red color. The grapes are Carmenère (a Bordeaux original), Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Its aromas present fresh red fruits, with none of the herbaceousness typically associated with the dominant Carmenère. Flavors continue red fruits with an additional hint of soy. The long finish ends with a bit of heat, which is tempered by reducing the serving temperature closer to that of the cellar, around 60°F/15°C. Serve in large-bowled tulipp-shaped glasses. Besides prime rib, it still tasted good with roast turkey, duck, and even chicken, and would probably do very nicely with squab (obtainable at the Asian markets in Atlanta). Firm, aged cheeses and dark chocolate would make nice meal-enders with this wine.
Georgia Distributor:
New World Wine
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