Dr.Meandor

9.2

Tasted 03/10/2015

Impressive, lush, splendid Serbian Vranac Potrkanjski, aged 12 months in barriques. Best I ever had!

Brilliant garnet to purple color, carmine rim.
Expressive aromas of raspberry, cardamom, then vanilla, prunes, black currant, blackberry, wild vetch, cloves...
Very juicy berry-driven medium-bodied palate of perfect balance. Flavors of raspberry, black currant, cranberry, cherry, huckleberry, black gooseberry. Gentle oak touch.
Finishes persistently by juicy forest/garden berries with vanilla.
Matched fine my Tatar-style azu. — 9 years ago

Tom Steffanci

9.1

Thanks Carmine! This was delicious. 2014. Wonderful acidity with a fruiting sweetness that is refreshing not cloying. — 9 years ago

Tim Parkhouse DWS, CWE

9.3

In 2006 Campari stopped using Carmine, a dye from crushed Cochineal beetles, to get their signature colour and started using artificial dyes. Nice to find a killer, natural alternative. Once you've had a Gran Negroni there is no turning back! — 9 years ago

Marilisa Allegrini

9.2

With Carmine martignetti, chef Bruce — 9 years ago

Michael Kane

9.8

Here you go Carmine! — 10 years ago

Kris tighe

9.0

Produced by a very small vineyard in Avondale, PA (yes, Pennsylvania!) this is an indulgent estate grown dry Rosato with depth and a lingering dry finish. Limited production. Excellent pairing with cheese and charcuterie. — 10 years ago

Erika Belis

9.2

Strawberries! — 10 years ago

Jen Duben

9.5

A bright carmine red, plum and raspberry jam aromas - vanilla notes — 11 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.9

Gorgeous perfume, aged beautifully, Grenache, Carignane, Merlot hybrid bred by Harold Olmo at UC Davis, made by his daughter, bottled at silver oak. Same breeder as our Flora. — 12 years ago

Dr.Meandor

8.9

Tasted 20/01/2016

Yes! I've opened by Holy Grail (Sveti Gral) right after my first conscious Confession and Holy Communion! :)

Elegant, refined, emotive and feminine 100% Prokupac, aged 1 yr in barrels.

Dark garnet to dark red of some transparency, carmine rim.
Obducing nose of creamy cranberry, rosemary, raspberry, vanilla, dill, oregano.
Finely structured, well-rounded medium-bodied palate, flavored by lingonberry, cherry, pomegranate & ashberry hint.
Cranberry-driven silky lingering finish.
Pair: lamb leg baked with garlic and herbs. — 9 years ago

Lissette Lamarche

9.0

5 year old Pino Noir! Perfect balance of tannins, acidity, and oak. The perfect finish to any dinner. — 9 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.0

I get a kick out of Kramer Vineyards showcasing the hybrid Carmine grape, mated from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, and Merlot. This Rosé from a cold Oregon vintage is juicy, unexpectedly floral like a bit of Colombard snuck in (but it didn't), and a li'l spiced w earthy masala spices, especially whiffs of cinnamon. Lamb meatballs alfresco on the patio would be so nice! — 9 years ago

Hector Lachapelle

9.0

Great wine! — 10 years ago

Gabe De Roche

9.2

Light to medium bodied. Rich and complex -- very earthy wine plus some raspberry and cherry and some almost tar/smoke. And roses. Also the smell of good quality, cloudy honey. Very interesting. Tannins are soft after 11 years, but still there. Medium finish. — 10 years ago

Eva Langman

9.2

Crisp, dry, great aftertaste. — 10 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Carmine color with alluring tobacco, garrigue, baking spice and red fruit aromas. On the palate it's light bodied, and fresh with a supple texture and dark cherry, raspberry and spice flavors underscored with complementary minerality., and chalky sweet tannins. Lingering finish — 10 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.2

Carmine color with aromatic incense, mixed berry, baked cherry, brown sugar and cedarwood aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and well structured with a supple texture and wonderful acidity. It shows blackberry, blueberry, red and red currant flavors. Medium-long finish. Co-fermented with 5% Vioginer. — 11 years ago

Ryan Graves

10

Amazing wine in Milano, La Trattoria del Carmine — 12 years ago

Enzo Minopoli

9.0

Powerful yet elegant rose! — 9 years ago

Derrick

8.9

Good house wine at carmine caesar's for — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.0

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
— 9 years ago

Michael Kane

9.9

Hi Carmine! — 10 years ago

Igal Broyd

8.9

Garnet/carmine deep color. Aromas of over ripe red fruits, like raisins, and dried plum, smoked paprika. Full body, silky tannins, very powerful, intense, fresh, long aftertaste. How great is NOT to be disappointed by wine? Excellent. — 10 years ago

Andres Montoya

8.9

Nice smoky nose with dried tobacco, peanut oil, iodine, mint and eucalyptus. In the mouth the tannin and acid is still youthful with crisp red apple skin and a hint of grandma's attic peaking thru the finish. — 10 years ago

Thomas Monroe

Winemaker Division Winemaking Company, Owner/Winemaker SE Wine Collective

9.1

Way freaking cool and totally indulgent! — 11 years ago

Rachael Reyna

9.2

No. 28 on carmine. — 12 years ago

J B

9.5

Semi dry, not too sweet. Italian Perorino — 12 years ago