Deep purple colored with medium viscosity legs (13.5% ABV) and slight staining. The nose is gamy, peppery and loaded with black fruit- dark plums, blackberry. Cinnamon, charred oak and more game by way of smoked bacon. The palate is dry with tingly tannins that are medium intensity to go along with medium acidity. This wine has a medium body and the black fruit coupled with smoke and game makes for a delicious if not unique flavor profile. I really like it and think it’s a good expression of the Carignan varietal coupled with a Chilean twist of terroir and winemaking. 91 points from me and at $18- well worth the effort to try this 5 star wine. Drink till 2028. Salut….
Carmen Gran Reserva El Secano Vineyard Carignan 2021, Maule Valley, Chile
25 Tuesday Jul 2023
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