It seems we don’t see enough of Carmenère in the U.S., even though the grape does so well in Chile, just as its fellow Bordeaux prodigal brother, Malbec, does in Argentina. And, with its 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, it could easily be mistaken for a Left Bank Second Growth Bordeaux wine in taste and style. It is rich, warm and slightly creamy with rich dark berry flavors and undertastes of chocolate and carbon. A very nice buy, especially for the price.
93 Roger Morris – February 4, 2026