Well, it may not be merlot, but it sure seems close. Carminere is an increasingly popular variety that deserves some close attention.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Santa Carolina Carmenere, Reserva Familia, Rapel Valley ’19 **1/2 $
(Very Bordeaux-like, their flagship wine, refine, powerful but elegant)
Montes Alpha Carmenere, Colchaugua ’21 *** $$
(Intense wine with good extraction, rich, full and complex)
Casa Silva Carmenere, Colchaugua’21 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Highly regarded winery, black fruit aromas plus cedar and spice)
ALL OF THESE WINES CAN BE PURCHASED AT KENILWORTH WINE AND SPIRITS.
