After tasting the value priced Sav Blanc yesterday, I’m excited to try the Carmenere today.
The vineyard is just at the foot of the Andes, and the vines struggle. The nose on the wine is very spicy and green, which is different than the palate. The palate has black pepper, earthy and spicy, and would be amazing with east Asian food with a spicy backbone.
Carmenere is a misunderstood grape, and this is a great example that is pure and honest — and is not pure green pepper. At $12.99, I would buy this every day!
