Variety: Carmenere
Country: Chile
Region: Maule Valley
Year: 2009
Price: $6.95
Winery Review:
As a member of the cabernet sauvignon family, carmenere (pronounced car-men-yare) originated in Bordeaux as one of the grapes permitted for use in the red blends of that storied region. Chilean winemakers have embraced it and several wineries in that country produce it as a single varietal. The '09 Sierra Cruz is a very pleasant, soft, medium-bodied wine that has fresh cabernet-like aromas and flavors of spice, dark fruit and black pepper. It is a great value and also would be a nice match with marinated and grilled skirt or flank steak.
My Review:
This wine has a fruity, jammy nose with a tannic and dark berry flavor. It is not well-balanced with lots of heat.
I tasted this alone without food.
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