
88POINTS
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Carmen Gran Reserva Syrah 2008
Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileSmoky, peppery, meaty, gamey, black cherry jam, liquorice root, sauvage aromas. Rich, ripe, round, full, slightly tannic palate. Liquorice, peppery, black cherry, tobacco, gamey, smoky, vanilla, dried sage flavours. A bit hot and tart on the finish but has good intensity. Needs a year or two or try with lamb chops.Tasted: 09 October 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $22.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Charton Hobbs |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 568097UPC: 00677758901233