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April/May
2008
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Wine Review
Archive: Chile: Carmenere & Blends
($9). Appealing,
with moderate red plum fruit accented
with sweet spices, mocha and light herbal
notes that linger on the finish. Ready
to drink now. (Robyn's Picks 07/07)
($25). Ripe and
flavorful, with concentrated black currant
and plum flavors accented with earthy
coffee bean and roasted herb notes. Smooth,
generous finish. Ready to drink now. (Robyn's
Picks 07/07)
($8). Clear
cut favorite among the non-Reservas,
with medium-bodied black cherry and
berry fruit, generous spices, soft tannins,
and an appealing toasty oak note on
the lingering finish. Ready to drink
now.(Weekend Wine , 10/03)
($13). Opulent and rich, with deep black
currant and cherry fruit layered with
loads of clove and other spices, smoke
and a rich vanilla accent. Very good.
Ready to drink now.(Weekend Wine , 10/03)
($12). Smooth and easy-drinking, with
ripe red cherry and blueberry flavors
accented with generous black pepper
and toasty oak notes. Ready to drink
now. (Robyn's Picks 07/07)
($12). Lean, vegetal, green. Everything
that can be wrong with Carmenère…
(Robyn's Picks 07/07)
($9).
A tasty little wine that (thankfully)
steered away from green and headed straight
for ripe, with smooth plum and silky
chocolate flavors accented with just
a dash of earthiness. Would be a winner
with casual backyard barbecue or even
a grilled hamburger. Ready to drink
now. (Drinks with Les Dames 02/08)
($10). Lacks much in the
way of bouquet, and finishes rather short.
But in between, there are some nice blackberry
and spice flavors. Ready to drink now.
(Winery Spotlight, 10/02)
($8). Instantly likeable red makes a nice
change of pace from the everyday under
$10 bottle. Supple red fruit integrated
with a deep, warm spiciness and bittersweet
chocolate notes. Moderate finish. Ready
to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 12/03)
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