San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Carmenère 2011, Maule Valley
Carmenere
Maule Valley, Chile
$19.95 (249201)
Critic Reviews (2)
This is a typically deep, black carmenere with very intense, meaty, green and currant notes, plus some gunflint. It's...
Nose of notable Carmenère character checked and in restraint. Certainly modern, somewhat fortified, but acceptably...
Community Reviews (1)
Given its herbal-vegetal characteristics, there are limits on how far Carmenere can go on its own, but this example from the Maule Valley is truly exceptional by any standard. The green pepper comes first, along with black pepper and faint wisps of smoke, but it's a deep, enveloping, multi-faceted note, and while the savoury elements are the primary ones, the rich and luscious fruit that emerges along with them -- currant, cherry, plum, cassis -- provides amazing balance and complexity. With a silky texture, lip-smacking finish, and excellent length, this is a great wine and a great value.