Only moments after publishing my first Carmenere review, I’m already publishing the second one. Pretty cool, eh? This one comes from a producer that may be familiar to regular readers, since we have previously reviewed the Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc.
As a single vineyard wine, it’s intended to have an expression unique to the soil where it the grapes were grown. Most single vineyard wines are pricier than their bulk-sourced brethren, and this is no exception. It’s priced slightly above my normal $20 price limit, but wanted to post the review anyway to provide a point of reference if nothing else. And besides, I really found it to be a great wine.
It has a deep, rich color. Black pepper, green pepper, black cherries and toasted oak make for an interesting nose. It’s a very bright and lively nose too. The palate brings plums and rhubarb followed by a tongue-coating caramel flavor. It has a bright and crisp quality overall in the palate. The finish is divine.
It may be a little more pricey than I like to spend for everyday drinking. But it might be worth a splurge. And who knows, if you shop around you may luck out and find it for closer to $20.
Wine: Errazuriz Single Vineyard
Variety: Carmenere
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 14.5%
Rating: 89
Price: $26.00
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