Cheap Good Carménère

This bottle of Chile’s flagship grape varietal was made by Alvaro Espinoza, the pioneer of South American biodynamic wine making. With its spicy notes it pairs wonderfully with heavy meat dishes… the greasier the better.

Winery: Cerrillos
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Carménère
Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Thought to be a Merlot until the mid-nineties, Chilean Carménère grapes are actually an ancient Bordeaux that was wiped out in France. Casa Donoso’s Carmenère Reserva 2005 was a gold medalist at the Catad’Or Hyatt wine awards, and goes great with cheese and red meats.
Act now! – It’s available only in limited quantities.

Winery: Casa Donoso
Vintage: 2005
Type: Red
Variety: Carménère
Region: Maule Valley, Chile
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 92 points
Price: $14.00