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    The Best Carménère Under $20

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere - Commendable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 28, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere - Commendable

    A solid example of the variety at a great Costco price, the Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere. 100% Carménère from the La Higuera vineyard in the Maule Valley of Chile. The wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks and new to 2-year-old French … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Costco

    Archer Roose Carmenere - Hits the Bullseye

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 15, 2016 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Archer Roose Carmenere - Hits the Bullseye

    Just what you want in a box. 100% Carmenere from Colchagua Valley, Chile. The wine has a residual sugar of 3.2 g/L and spends time in French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, Canned Wine, Carménère, Chile

    Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Carmenere - Mix It Up!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 13, 2013 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    BULK BUY! 90% Carmenere and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, Chile. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $13. Imported by Excelsior Wines (Banfi Vintners). Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "From cooler vineyards near riverbanks in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Carménère, Chile

    De Martino Estate Wines From Chile - Organically Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 8, 2013 Last Updated: May 8, 2015

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    Today we are reviewing a new line of wines from the second largest producer of organic wine in Chile -- De Martino. De Martino began the process to convert to organic farming of their grapes in 1998 and three years later had their first harvest. Helped by the unique climate and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Chile, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc

    Koyle Royale Carmenere - Fit For A King

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 17, 2012 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2009-Koyle-Royale-Carmenere

    85% Carménère, 8% Petit Verdot and 7% Malbec from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $26 (Saturday Splurge) and available at that price. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "In 1885 Don Francisco Undurraga became a pioneer by making superior wines from the best … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Saturday Splurge

    Five Favorites - Barbecue Wine!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 26, 2012 Last Updated: April 4, 2015

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    Great Red Wines Under $20 Fit For a BBQ! Today we're launching a new series, "Five Favorites". With each installment of this new series we'll pick a topic such as "Italian Wines", "Spanish Tempranillo", or "Wines For The Patio" and then I'll give you five of my favorites for … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Five Favorites, Malbec, Red Blends, Shiraz

    Terranoble CA1 Andes Carménère - The CA1 is A-OK

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 10, 2012 Last Updated: October 21, 2022

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    100% Carménère from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $24. Sample received courtesy Winebow for review purposes. From the bottle: "Grown in the warm Andes foothills of Colchagua Valley, CA1 is a Carménère of great character. This is a rich … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Saturday Splurge

    Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 27, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    100% Carménère from Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $20 but available for as low as $15.99. From the bottle: "D.O. Peumo - Chile This Carmenere is from our historic Peumo vineyards situated above the north bank of the Rapel … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #6

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 25, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Carménère from Rapel Valley, Chile. SRP of $19.99 but available for as low as $13.99. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Reserva de Familia Gran Reserva Carménère D.O. Valle del Rapel Deep ruby red in colour with a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Carmen Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #5

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 24, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Carménère from Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $15. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "This superb multi-dimensional wine is the result of our efforts to create the ultimate expression … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Montes Alpha Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #4

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 21, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    90% Carménère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $24 but available for as low as $17. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Montes Alpha Carménère - Colchagua Valley From Chile With Pride Montes … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #3

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 20, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Carménère from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $19.99 and available for as low as $13.99. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Carmenere D.O. Colchagua Valley Santa Rita is broadly recognized as an international ambassador … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #2

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 19, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2008_Casa_Silva_Los_Lingues_Gran_Reserva_Carmenere

    100% Carménère from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $22 and available for as low as $16. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "D.O. Colchagua Valley Gran Reserva - Carmenere Over 100 years ago, the 1st generation of the Silva family pioneered the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Emiliana Natura Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #1

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 18, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010_Emiliana_Natura_Carmenere

    100% Carménère (Organic) from Colchagua Valley, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $16.99 but available for as low as $8. From the bottle: "Carmenere Valle de Colchagua Dark Chocolate -- Spiced Currant -- Warm Toffee Serve at 60-65°F -- Medium Body -- Natural … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Organic

    Concha y Toro Carménère Casillero del Diablo - A Great Steak Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2011 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

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    $8.99 at Trader Joe's. From the bottle: "More than 100 years ago Don Melchor de Concha y Toro reserved for himself an exclusive batch of the best vines he produced. And, to keep strangers away from his private reserve, he spread the rumor that the Devil lived in that place. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Viña Seña Carménère Arboleda

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    From Costco comes the 2008 Viña Seña Carménère Arboleda for $13.99. Based on the sign at Costco Wine Enthusiast thought the 2008 wasn't too bad: Interestingly, the Carménère grape was originally grown in France but never found favor there and is rarely grown today. It has … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Costco

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