Name: Sierra Cruz Carmenere
Variety: Carmenere
Region: Did not specify
Country: Chile
Year: 2009
Price: $7
Winery review: As a member of the cabernet sauvignon family, carmenere (pronounced car-men-yare) originated in Bordeaux as one of the grapes permitted for use in the red blends of that storied region. Chilean winemakers have embraced it and several wineries in that country produce it as a single varietal. The ’09 Sierra Cruz is a very pleasant, soft, mediumbodied wine that has fresh cabernet-like aromas and flavors of spice, dark fruit and black pepper. It is a great value and also would be a nice match with marinated and grilled skirt or flank steak.
My review: This was my first Carmenere tasting ever, and it was quite similar to Cab Sauv. Lost of earth on the nose; reminded me of walking through the woods. The spice comes through in the tasting, which I enjoyed, and the tannins are subtle. I was pleasantly surprised. This was the first wine I somewhat enjoyed at the tasting this week.
I tasted this on its own with no food.
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