Region: Maule Valley, Chile
Grapes: CarménèrePrice: $10
Carménère is a rare grape these days now only grown in South America. Once thought to be Merlot, it was since discovered that this long-lost grape (that was ripped out of French vineyards because of believed inferiority) thrives in places like Chile. I haven't had Carménère before, so I thought this would be a real treat. I do not know if this is typical of the grape, but I found that the wine would not open up aromatically. It had a very earthy smell with little fruit to speak of. Did this wine surprise, though! Dry, but loaded with dark berries and plum on the palate with a great finish. Delightful!
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