Comments on: Chilean Carmenere Makes An Appearance – Episode #465

By: richardvinifera

richardvinifera — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:39:29 +0000

QOTD: Entry level Errazuriz carmenere. It was pretty good, not too mocha-y.

By: Weston

Weston — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:10:59 +0000

2005 Cornellana Estate Barrel Reserve Carmenere. Fantastic Wine, def. not green then again I have not had a bottle in a while still couple left in my cellar

By: TommyB

TommyB — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:49:05 +0000

Yo! Drinking a 2008 Chilean Fairtrade Carmenere right now at this precise moment in time. Unfortunately – it’s not a great bottle either! But I’ve had some nice Carmenere’s in the past from Chile, the Cono Sur one is very solid if a little on the “beefy” side!

By: nnothing

nnothing — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:04:33 +0000

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.

By: Matt Davis

Matt Davis — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:05:10 +0000

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

By: dcpatton

dcpatton — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:28:36 +0000

QOTD: I just had the 2007 Anakena Carmenere

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

By: Gillian S.

Gillian S. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:46:48 +0000

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!

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:14:40 +0000

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.

By: Michael H.

Michael H. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:06:49 +0000

I promise…

By: Travis

Travis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:23:09 +0000

My last Carmenere were:
2004 De Martino Legada Maipo Valley

2005 Ventisquero GREY Maipo Valley

I love Carmenere.