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Carmen Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2003
Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileA 60/40 blend of carmenère and cabernet sauvignon mixed into one and two year old oak - 1/3 French and 2/3 American oak. Very peppery, minty, green olive, bay leaf, rootsy nose mixed with black plum and cassis. Dry, soft, round entry with grainy tannins. Smoky, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, cassis jam, black cherry, green olive, resiny menthol flavours with a tobacco, chocolate finish. Like most carmenère, it is much less herbaceous in the mouth. Solid.Tasted: 10 March 2006Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| AB | $21.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| MB | $17.99 | 750ml | |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | |
| NF | $18.95 | 750ml | |
| BC | $22.95 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Blend: Carménère - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 439166UPC: 677758901240
