Posts Tagged "carmenere"


Carménère: A Primer

Carménère: A Primer


Posted on Feb 26, 2020

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2017 Carmin de Peumo Carmenere

Carménère is a dark and delicious red wine that has become the poster-child for the wines of Chile. Coming from the right vineyards it makes a wine that has early approachability, lots of body and a spicy, an almost rustic personality. If you have not yet tried Carménère, we think you should. Think Bordeaux, with less tannin, and generally a lot less expensive.

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Viña Viu Manent: Surprise, Surprise

Viña Viu Manent: Surprise, Surprise


Posted on Dec 18, 2019

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Malbec at Viu Manent.

Our first trip to Chile and Argentina was full of surprises. It’s no surprise to us that good quality wines are being produced in both countries that are terrific value. What was surprising is just how many wines are being made in both countries that are of excellent quality. Not surprisingly, we found some outstanding Malbec in Argentina. But to our great surprise Viu Manent in Chile is making its name with Malbec, a variety almost exclusively associated with its South American neighbor.

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