Chilean Carmenere Makes An Appearance

Chilean Carmenere Makes An Appearance – Episode #465

May 14, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk explores the very interesting grape that has many buzzing in the wine industry.

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“Qotd: the last one was the ventisquero reserva 2007 carmenere (which …” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Concha Y Toro CarmenereChile Carmenere
2005 Chono CarmenereChile Carmenere
2006 Errazuriz Carmenere Single VineyardChile Carmenere

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June 2, 2009

nnothing
Qotd: the last one was the ventisquero reserva 2007 carmenere (which really needs to breathe for 3 hours or so) it starts off all dirty and green but after 3 hours or so it really opens up to reveal explosive fruits.

I also like the terra andina which also needs a bit of air but when it opens you get explosive strawberry and raspberry and even a hint of like almond paste.
March 30, 2009

Matt Davis
Gary, my favorite wine these days is a carmenere from Chile, Paso Rojo 2006, Central Valley. I bought a case, because I got such a great deal on it as they were closing it out. That is from my wine distributor, by the way. I run a restaurant. After drinking the case with my wife and some frineds over a month, I purchased the remaining 10 cases that my distributor had. In my opinion, it is amazing. I can send you a bottle if you would like.

matt davis
February 3, 2009

dcpatton
QOTD: I just had the 2007 Anakena Carmenere

I also drink the Frontera regularly. Looking to get my hands on the Cono Sur Carmenere.
January 29, 2009

Gillian S.
Thank you for doing a Carmenere show! I find this grape to have such a cool history, I’m wicked excited about it. I recently tried the Cono Sur Carmenere and it was pretty decent – sour red cherries all over the place. I’m a new Vayniac, so thanks for an awesome and entertaining learning forum!
October 26, 2008

Tim
Interesting show on Carmenere. I have never had the specific Carmeneres you tried. Curious why you would think a very young 2006 wine would be over oaked..of course the wine maker might be making a wine to age a few years and obviously the oak will fade as the flavors meld over a couple years.

If you hate oak and only drink young wines you must hate Grange and all First Growths too? I am new to your site so I don’t know where you stand on this.
June 23, 2008

Michael H.
I promise…
June 20, 2008

Travis
My last Carmenere were:
2004 De Martino Legada Maipo Valley

2005 Ventisquero GREY Maipo Valley

I love Carmenere.
June 6, 2008

James
1st time Carmenere drinkerr… Wow! you hit the nail on the head! Flemmings bone in rib steak with this 2006 Errazuriz single vineyard Carmenere.. killer with the meal! Not a drink alone wine, must be shared with hearty food and good friends… thks James
June 4, 2008

V Mellado
i have tried pretty much all of the concha y toro Frontera lineup and there are all really, really bad, on my taste, i am Chilean and frontera is one of the two wines that make feel embarrassed, the other one is Araucano. Pazzz
May 26, 2008

J Crazy
QOTD: 2005 Perez Cruz Reserva Carmenere, three days ago. Too bad it was way off though.

Gotta get out and try another one, I’ve had the Frontera and Errazuriz before.
May 26, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD. I can’t remember the producer of the last Carmenere I’ve had, but I do remember that it was pretty green, too. Too green for me.
May 25, 2008

Dan-o
Show did not bring the thunder, probably the wines.
QOTD – Unfortunately I can’t remember the last Carmenere that I had, but I try everything. I find all Chilean wines loaded with vegetables and almost a minty component.
May 24, 2008

Orville B
i promise
May 24, 2008

Charleen
Hi Gary, Thank you for the Carmenere episode. Although from Concha y Toro I’ve would have gone for the Casillero del Diablo Carmenere. The last Carmenere I had was a Santa Ema Carmenere 2003. Pretty well balanced, although a bit tannic. And I can’t remember what the Frontera tastes like. So, I’m gonna have to try it again.
May 22, 2008

gringosalinas
Love the episode on Carmenere, thought you would like to know:
The winemaker that is called the “King of Carmenere” in Chile is named Mario Gueiss, he is making wines for Vina Casa Silva and does an excellent job.
He use to work at Vina La Joya and his wife Joanna still works as the head wine maker.
Two Chilean wineries that are making incredible Carmenre, a grape that not all wineries know what to do with.
May 22, 2008

de Las
bro man,
carmenere is named for its hue, which resembles a deep garnet (aka: the color carmine), and comes from the dalmatian coast of croatia (similar to primitivo). Italy is growing some serious carm. these days (esp. imana piu from veneto). Incredible mid pallette structure, obvious dark fruit (leather, tobacco, etc.), great acid…
Come to the southwest.
ian
May 21, 2008

Lauren
Responding to Richard Bakker…

That Colores del Sol Carmenere is AMAZING!! Especially for the value! Actually the whole line is great… they have a Chardonnay, Sav. Blanc (My favorite), Merlot, and Cabernet! Great great brand!!!
May 20, 2008

CndyB
I love Carmenere. Veramonte Primus is my favorite. I’ve had several vintages. It was so remarkable that we decided to plant some when we did a re-plant. It has delivered with fabulous spice flavors. 100% or a blend it’s been great. The funny thing is is it doesn’t present well at all initially (compared to cab or merlot) but develops very well after a few years. It definitely needs acid adjustment, however.
May 20, 2008

Brian V
QOTD: I have never had a Carmenere, but promise to try one.
May 20, 2008

Dan Schmid
It’s funny. I was catching up on about a weeks worth of episodes with a bottle of CarmÃ©nÃ¨re from Valle Colchagua. It’s the 2006 Natura. Gotta say…not a fan. The description that they gave on the back of the bottle and the way it tasted didn’t really match for me. And you know who showed up? “Grrr!” The Oak Monster was very in the forefront.
May 19, 2008

Copper John
I am into Carmenere in a big way. As I understand it, the grape has only survived in Chile and was mistakenly marketed as Merlot for the many years. If I am not mistaken, it took DNA analysis to make the distinction. (An idea for a blind taste test for a future episode, mayhaps?) I like the Santa Rita Reserve 2005 as well as the Caselliere Del Diablo and Veramonte. Inexpensive and fits the groove in my palate…
May 19, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: never had it.
May 18, 2008

Oakmon's BF
I bought a 2006 Casillero del Diablo Carmenere sometime within the last six months. Itâ€™ll be my first carmenere but I donâ€™t expect to start drinking any 2006s until 2009 at the earliest. I have too many 2004s and 2005s to try. Some of them are also varietals Iâ€™ve yet to try.
May 18, 2008

Julie & Paul Humiston
We have enjoyed both the Casa Silva – Carmenere Reserva ($8.49 on sale) and the Concha y Toro â€œCasillero del Diabloâ€ – Carmenere ($6.99 on sale) as well as the Veremonte “Primus” Cab/Merlot/Carmenere Blend(which went up substantially in price this year to $18.99). We have been pronouncing it “Car-men-air-a” but we do we know…

You dragged out our first comment after months of “lurking”.
May 18, 2008

Tom P
QOTD I actually have had Casillero del Diablo & Concha Y Toro. I was excited to see you do this grape and disappointed that no keepers where identified. I am trying to remembers but I got turned on to Carmenere by the couple from the Wall Street Journal.