Casa Donoso Carmenère Reserva 2005
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A superb example of one of Chile's most promising red grapes: Carmenère.
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Release Notes:
Carmenère is an ancient, late-ripening Bordeaux grape that has now disappeared in Europe, but thrives in Chile’s longer growing season. As recently as the mid-nineties, it was still being confused with Merlot--many of the Chilean Merlots we enjoyed a decade ago, were actually Carmenères! With more tannin than Merlot, but less than Cabernet, Carmenères are known for having fruit and herb aromas, and richness in the mouth. This example aged for 8 months in medium toast American oak barrels. A gold medalist at the Catad’Or Hyatt wine awards in Chile.
Tasting Notes:
Deep cherry red color. Complex nose of black cherries, berries, and herbs with a hint of coffee. Good structure and body with spicy vanilla, berry notes and great soft tannins. A very drinkable balance of fruit and oak that can accompany beef, lamb, roasts and cheeses. Drink now through 2010.
Barricas of Casa Donoso.
Winery:
Casa Donoso is a French-owned winery near Talca in the center of the Maule Valley, one of the southernmost Chilean wine regions. Although it is wetter and colder than other regions,... Read more
Country:
Overview
Chile is a country of amazingly diverse landscapes, with over 4,000 miles of South Pacific coastline on one side and the Andes on the other. Cool maritime winds drift across the... Read more
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