2007 Misiones de Rengo Cuvee Carmenere 92 points

2007 Misiones de Rengo Cuvee Carmenere $19


The nose is intense with lush aromas of deep, spicy blackberry jam and toasted oak. With a spicy complex palate of black plum, black plum, hazelnut and dark chocolate. I love this red because of it's elegance and refinement with amazing balance. The finish is long and smooth with more toasty vanilla and roasted coffee beans. Drink now thru 2014.

2006 Chaman Gran Reserva Carmenere 89 points

Chaman Gran Reserva 2006 Carmenere



Big, ripe fruit right out of the bottle; With a rich palate of blackberry, black plum, cassis and earth. This red is balanced with mild tannins and undertones of charred oak throughout. with a heady finish that's smooth and long with hints of oak, drink now thru 2010.

2006 MontGras Quatro 91 points

Red Blend, Central Valley, $16


Cabernet, Malbec, Carmenère and Syrah together are well integrated and very tasty; blueberry, blackberry, sloe berry and vanilla float across the palate with ease. This full-bodied red blend has a long finish with notes of chocolate and burnished wood.

2007 Calina Reserva Carmenère 89 points

Carmenère, Maule Valley, $9

This red has a wow factor because of the $9 price tag; Smooth mouth-feel with ripe flavors of dark berry's, cocoa, dried herbs and earth. Amazing complexity for this price with touches of charred oak on a smooth finish.

2005 MontGras Quatro Reserva 92 points

Red Blend, Colchagua Valley, $16

This red blend of Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot and Carmenère is a full-throttled, big with edgy ripe fruit. A full mouth-feel of black cherry, blueberry, earth and spice. The finish is a blend of chocolate and fresh ground coffee that's warm and long.

2006 Santa Carolina Reserva Carmenère 88 points

Santa Carolina 2006 Reserva Carmenère (Rapel Valley); $10

Good bottle of red wine at a fair price creates a good value. Medium bodied with plum, dark berries and a hint of earth. Light and easy drinking red table wine at a good price, you can't beat that.

2006 Apaltagua Envero Carmenère 91 points

Carmenère, Colchagua Valley, $14

Very good wine and an excellent value made from the Carmenère grapes, with spice and vanilla on the nose. The palate opens with concentrated plum and blackberry's that winds it's way through with undertones of spice. Hints of vanilla finish off this great bottle of red wine.

2006 Montgras Carmenère 90 points

Carmenère Colchagua Valley Reserva 2006 $12

Intense aromas of ripe red fruits, chocolate, cherries and a touch of vanilla. Spicy flavors come through in the palate, with good volume and a long smooth finish

2006 CONCHA Y TORO CARMENERE 90 points

Carmenère Rapel Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2006 ($10)

Excellent value at 10 bucks, medium bodied with cocoa powder, leather, toast and tobacco notes backed by nice grip on the finish. What a value. Drink now through 2009and buy it by the case.

2005 Calina Alcance 91 points

Carmenère, Maule Valley, $15

This is a fabulous wine; this Carmenère opens with scents of dark fruit, dill sprigs and chocolate. The palate expands with olive, plum, blackberry and coffee flavors, and as a whole it works with a certain ease that announces i'm a best buy.