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History of the grape: Carmenère was once widely planted in Bordeaux’s Medoc for its deep color and unique gaminess. I...
The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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Valle Central on Snooth
December 2011
No written review
December 2011
Ripe but weedy on the nose in the way a simple Bordeaux can be fruity yet weedy, with a similar does of raw but integrated wood. A bit flat in the mouth with some charry wood tones and a bit of tarry richness theres soft fruit here with low black currant and blueberry flashes and vague hints of herb in the mouth all embedded in a mid-weight yet... Read More
November 2011
Deep almost opaque violet, notes of red cherry and mocha, simple but forward moderate plus intensity nose. Moderate plus, juicy acidity, moderate plus alcohol and moderate plus to high intensity, full body. Nice red fruits on the palate, stewed strawberry, cola berry, hint of cherry Jolly Rancher, hint of chocolate covered cherry, nice melding... Read More
November 2011
Nose of refreshing lime, and citrus lime on the palate. Refreshing! A good gold color too! Read More
November 2011
It actually has a slight sweetness in all the fruits presented to the palate. Good wind for its price Read More
October 2011
I believe that, drinking lower-end wines helps keep the palate honest. When 90 Plus Wines reported a 90 point Parker scoring for this second-from-the-bottom tier Casillero del Diablo offering from the capable people at Concha Y Toro, my parsimonious (but suspicious) side took note. The wine does indeed have good depth of color and a nice plum-l... Read More
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