Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is dark ruby in the glass. The nose carries rich notes of cherry, strawberry, and cassis. A savory angle joins the fruit and presents a more complex bouquet. The palate brings similar dark fruit flavors, along with some clove, anise and oak spice. The tannins are firm, yet the sip is elegant and smooth. Pair this with any sort of meat or cheese. — 6 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Carmen — Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, D.O. Maipo Valley, Chile 🇨🇱

Overview
A simple, casual, easygoing Cabernet built for everyday drinking rather than contemplation. Lightly spicy with juicy red and black fruit, soft structure, and friendly tannins, more “Netflix couch wine” than cellar trophy.

Aromas & Flavors
Black currant, red cherry, plum, mild peppery spice, touch of cocoa and gentle oak.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, smooth and approachable, modest tannins, easy finish with no hard edges.

Food Pairings
Burgers, weeknight pasta, roast chicken, tacos, pizza night, or honestly… takeout + sofa.

Verdict
Straightforward and pleasant. Lacks complexity or depth, but delivers exactly what it promises: a relaxed, no-thinking-required pour. Good value, low stress, easy company.

🍷 Did You Know?
Carmen is one of Chile’s historic wineries (founded 1850) and was instrumental in rediscovering Carménère as a distinct variety after it was long mistaken for Merlot.

Personal Pick
Not a study wine, a “second glass without noticing” wine. Perfect for unwinding when the day’s over and the brain is off duty. — 8 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Delicious. No malo. Step up from the entry level. — 3 years ago

Carlos David Pozo

9.4

This is Cabernet Sauvignon not a Sirah — 5 years ago

Eric Doss

9.4

Nice finish. Will try again. — 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep purple color. Aromas of pencil, blackberry jam and cocoa powder. Rich, black fruit on the palate, pepper and smoked cedar finish. Superb! — 7 years ago

Miguel Rodriguez

9.0

Chile / Home — 3 months ago

David Miska

9.0

Nice table wine — 6 months ago

Ericsson

9.6

Petrus Night at Teodoro in Playa del Carmen. Bold with evolving character and depth. — 9 months ago

Giovanna Scoccimarro

9.0

Don't think I've had a south African wine, not bad at all! Was great with seafood... — 4 years ago

Peter Coulthard

9.2

Naked Wines. Enjoyable crisp Chenin Blanc that was very drinkable. — 5 years ago

Jalyn Warren

9.0

Very nice. Smooth. — 6 years ago

Melissa E

9.1

2013, I love it — 7 years ago

Chris Moriak

10

The best red wine — 5 months ago

Hamilton Schwartz

9.0

Passover 26 — 6 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

A beauty. What Bob McDonald said about this wine is spot on! — 3 years ago

Angel Free

9.6

Very good wine - would def drink again — 3 years ago

Jennifer Pletcher

9.1

Tim would kill us for drinking this so late, but it's delicious! Fruity, malic, bright... with vanilla and nutmeg notes to mellow it out — 5 years ago

Marc Garneau

8.9

Bon rouge, corsé et fruité, bien rempli, belle robe. 2018 bu en 2021 mais qui aurait dû être bu avant 2019 ? V — 6 years ago

Christopher Appel

8.9

Solid Priorat - not too earthy — 7 years ago