($38, Excelsior):  It’s rare, very rare to find a Carménère that delivers this kind of polish and complexity.  It’s plenty plumy with good richness.  But there’s an alluring leafy and mineral aspect underneath all that ripeness that adds a “not just fruit” element and prevents it from being overdone.  Even tasted next to more expensive Carmenère, this one shows its class with exquisite balance and length.  There are bigger and bolder renditions of Carmenère that might be more impressive to taste, but I’ll go with this one to drink. 93 Michael Apstein May 31, 2011