Tag Archives: Carmenere

Chile — Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Nancy

The tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton last Thursday night was all about Chile. We tasted six wines, two of which George told us were Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Carmenere. Our assignment for the evening was to identify the two Cabernets. As an aside, George wanted us to think about whether Carmenere could be a substitute for Cabernet Sauvignon. Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year Wines

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Nancy

Our mission for the Thursday night tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton was to choose a favorite wine to have with hors d’oeuvres and one for a holiday dinner. Continue reading →

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2008 Korta Gran Reserva

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Peter

2008 Korta Gran Reserva tasting notes. Continue reading →

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A Week of Chilean Carménère to Taste

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Peter

This weeks wine tasting at our local wine shop was seven Carménère wines from Chile. Continue reading →

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A Mixed Batch of Lighter Red Wines

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Peter

A Mixed Batch of Lighter Red Wines for out Thursday night tasting. Continue reading →

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Wines of Santa Ema Vineyards in Chile

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Peter

Our Thursday night tasting theme this week was Chilean wines by Santa Ema Vineyards. Continue reading →

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2009 MontGras Reserva Carmenere

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Peter

The 2009 Montgras Reserva Carmenere is from Chile’s Colchagua Valley. It has a dark ruby color and the nose is smoky, with dark fruit and vanilla. The flavors were dark fruit with a slight hint of vegetal and light vanilla. … Continue reading →

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Wines of Chile

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Peter

This Thursday we tasted wines from Chile at Fine Wines of Stockton. Several of the wines were from the Santa Ema winery in the Maipo Valley. They have vineyards in the Maipo, Cachapoal, Casablanca and Leyda Valleys. There was also … Continue reading →

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