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Dr. Harold Olmos, of the University of California, created this cross of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carignane to be a Cabernet alternative for California’s ‘cool’ coastal regions. The varietal never gained any significant acreage in these coastal regions or any other... Read more


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  • Alfred Eames Cellars 2007 Colorado Carmena 2007

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    New blend based on the Carmine grape. Really fantastic wine - my favorite of the Eames blends.

    Wine review by matthewartz14 matthewartz14


  • Chateau de la Colline Bergerac Rouge Carmine 2001

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    No written review

    Wine review by charlesm1 charlesm1


  • Chateau Civrac 2006

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    Very good deep carmine ruby, nicely concentrated nose of crushed berry fruit, black rather than red, slight hint of tobacco leaf and a touch of greenness which continues into being a little severe on the attack, but enough fruit there to show up later; quite surprisingly high... Read more

    Wine review by markatcoquarnel markatcoquarnel


  • Maestre de Campo 2004

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    100% Malbec from the Russel, Maipú and Mendoza Valleys located 850 meters ... A big, intense red with carmine reflections and very good structure for aging. Rich, voluminous and fat on the palate with notes of anise cascading across the toasty black fruits. Aged two years in small... Read more

    Wine review by Nahuel4429 Nahuel4429


  • Mauro Bussi Barbera d'Alba 2003

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    Not a bad Barbera when all is said and done. Had it at Carmine's with lots of pasta. Plums with a hint of earth is how I'd describe it. My major complaint is that it's 14% alc. and definitely tastes hot.

    Wine review by Stephen Stephen


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