2016 Montes Purple Angel, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

This is 92% Carmenère with 8% Petit Verdot from Chile. It is a very interesting blend. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, coffee, slight dark chocolate. Full bodied. On the palate, this is big and on the wilder side. Flavors of black cherries with underlying gravel and also some chocolate. It is delicious but rough on the throat (not smooth). Long finish. It will interesting to watch this mature although for those who enjoy a bit of a wilder ride, it is probably best drunk over the next five to seven years. It will smooth out with proper cellaring. This will work well with lamb or other roasted meats.

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Vintage:

2016

Current Price:

$75.00USD

2020 Montes Carménère Wings, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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$55.00USD

This is an impressive wine. It is not inexpensive but not crazy either especially for the quality. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, tobacco, slight fig notes and black pepper. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this is delicious. It has depth and complexity if still tight (and young). Flavors of black cherries with some char and a bit of leather. Long finish. This is drinking well now but will improve with a bit of cellaring. Old for a couple years and drink for ten to fifteen after that. Great on its own, but t

2020 TerraNoble Carménère CA2 Costa, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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A-

Current Price:

$36.00USD

Another impressive Carménère from Chile. Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is deep with black cherries, cherries, spice, slight cigar box and black pepper. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Great texture. On the palate, this is delicious. Plenty of depth. Flavors of black cherries with black pepper. Long finish. This is drinking well now but will improve. Drink over the next eight to twelve years. While it would work well with a steak, this would also work great with (vegetarian) chili.

2019 Koyle Carménère Gran Reserva, Chile, Alto Colchagua, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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A-

Current Price:

$17.00USD

This is 85%Carménère, 10% Tempranillo, and 5% Petit Verdot. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries raspberries, cranberries along side green peppers and a slight rosemary note. Also some spice. Medium tannins. Complex. Tight layers unwind in the glass. On the palate, cherries, cranberries intertwined with black raspberries and char. Long finish. Delicious. This should drink well for another eight to twelve years. This will work well with roasted fowl. The label says duck or also ratatouille, and that seems like a good suggestion.

2018 Emiliana Coyam, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$35.00USD

This is a blend of 42% Syrah, 39% Carmenere, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Garnacha, 3% Malbec, 1% Tempranillo, and 1% Mourvedre. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has boysenberries, black pepper, black cherries and spice. Very smooth yet varietally complex on the palate. Light tannins. Notes of boysenberries and black cherries with underlying char. Long finish. This is quite tasty. Drink over the next ten to twelve years. Nice on its own, this is even better with food. Steak, chops or ribs off the grill is a nice choice.

2018 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile, Central Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$22.00USD

This is a Bordeaux styled blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Carmenere, 11% Syrah, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc from Chile. It is also a very nice value for the quality. Purple at the core with a ruby rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight but opens up to cassis, coffee and spice. Nothing green on the nose. On the palate, black cherries, cassis, smoke and fresh tobacco. Medium tannins. Softer texture. This is surprisingly open right from the start. There is a nice complexity. It drinks easily now and should continue for the next ten to twelve years. A nice m

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