Laura Hartwig
Gran Reserva Red Blend
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
This one came back with me from Chile...great blend, the carm is in balance...
This one came back with me from Chile...great blend, the carm is in balance...
Apr 20th, 2014
To see a sticker on this label suggesting that this wine deserves 93 pts. is ofensive. The wine itself is borderline ofensive, showing evident heat defect. The nose is meaningless and unpleasant. The carmenere does not show any contribution, unless maybe a little bit on the color. The blend is a bit disjointed, showing evident heat on the 3rd quarter. The label says 14% alcohol, but it feels like and looks like it is higher. I find no sense or meaning in this wine. Tastes like a cheap cuasi bordeaux blend immitation that it is, and below supermarket quality. Avoid at all costs. 73 pts. (Twenty less than 93)
To see a sticker on this label suggesting that this wine deserves 93 pts. is ofensive. The wine itself is borderline ofensive, showing evident heat defect. The nose is meaningless and unpleasant. The carmenere does not show any contribution, unless maybe a little bit on the color. The blend is a bit disjointed, showing evident heat on the 3rd quarter. The label says 14% alcohol, but it feels like and looks like it is higher. I find no sense or meaning in this wine. Tastes like a cheap cuasi bordeaux blend immitation that it is, and below supermarket quality. Avoid at all costs. 73 pts. (Twenty less than 93)
Oct 12th, 2013