Root:1

[The Original Ungrafted] Colchagua Valley Carménère

8.8259 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carménère
Chicken, Pasta, Exotic Spices, White Rice, Turkey, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Onion, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beef, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Reinholds Zviedris

Nicely balanced - plum, dark berries, a bit spicy - Carmenere wine from Chile. Enjoy it on its own or with some food.

Nicely balanced - plum, dark berries, a bit spicy - Carmenere wine from Chile. Enjoy it on its own or with some food.

7 people found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014
Kim Kolb

Huge pepper, spice, green peppers. Slightly hits the tip of the tongue with pepper. Mid palate slight bell pepper earthiness. Very nice!

Huge pepper, spice, green peppers. Slightly hits the tip of the tongue with pepper. Mid palate slight bell pepper earthiness. Very nice!

5 people found it helpfulDec 14th, 2013
Riccardo L.

Earthy and tingly. Definitely notes of new world fruit, bell pepper and heavy on the minerals. The barrel caresses the bouquet; wooden notes on the finish. A fine example of a carmeñere.

Earthy and tingly. Definitely notes of new world fruit, bell pepper and heavy on the minerals. The barrel caresses the bouquet; wooden notes on the finish. A fine example of a carmeñere.

3 people found it helpfulMar 14th, 2015
Eileen Gross

Retails for $12 - spice aromas; dark fruit flavors and nicely balanced. Pair with beef ribs or a tenderloin. Drinks nicely on its own.

Retails for $12 - spice aromas; dark fruit flavors and nicely balanced. Pair with beef ribs or a tenderloin. Drinks nicely on its own.

3 people found it helpfulDec 15th, 2013
Sean K McNeely

Viticulture and Viniculture Assistant at Viña Vik Vineyard, Winery and Hotel

9.2

Garnet to violet in color, definite green bell pepper type pyrazine stuff going on in the nose along with black fruits and spice that both come through on the palate. Medium body, medium silky smooth tannins. Nice example of a carmenere at a great price and one of the reasons I love SA wine.

Garnet to violet in color, definite green bell pepper type pyrazine stuff going on in the nose along with black fruits and spice that both come through on the palate. Medium body, medium silky smooth tannins. Nice example of a carmenere at a great price and one of the reasons I love SA wine.

Feb 1st, 2015
Patrick Robert

Great wine, will buy again.

Great wine, will buy again.

Jul 31st, 2016
Beka

A little different than what I usually go for. Rich flavor, a little dry, but still flavorful. The spice is noticeable but not too intense. Definitely adding this to my list!

A little different than what I usually go for. Rich flavor, a little dry, but still flavorful. The spice is noticeable but not too intense. Definitely adding this to my list!

Jun 28th, 2016
Diêgo Martins

Equilibrado ao extremo. Um pouco de pimenta e frutas negras. Bem bom e num preço excelente no #winecombr

Equilibrado ao extremo. Um pouco de pimenta e frutas negras. Bem bom e num preço excelente no #winecombr

Jun 16th, 2016
Kristen Grimes

Weak and acidic

Weak and acidic

Jun 13th, 2016
Genevieve Eustis

Better than nothing

Better than nothing

May 29th, 2016