Carmenère Cabernet Syrah
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The Winexpert LE24 Carmenère Cabernet blend, a Chilean specialty, shines with the added depth of Syrah. Savour the plum and dark berry aromas. Concentrated plum flavours are woven with cherry, subtle baking spice, and soft tannins, culminating in a chocolaty finish accented by lingering plum and toasty notes.
Referred to as the ‘Bordeaux of South America’, Maipo is known for producing prestigious wines. The mild Mediterranean climate sees little rainfall, but controlled drip irrigation and fertile clay-based soils work to produce rich red wines. The region’s Cab Sauv is celebrated for being especially rich and fruity.
This wine’s signature food pairing is grilled steak but it’s also a great match for spicy sausage pasta, and aged gouda.
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- Alcohol 13.5%
- Sweetness Dry
- Body Medium-Full
- Oak Medium
- Time to Ready 6-8 weeks
- Yield ~30 x 750ml
- Price $162.99
Brand Winexpert LE 24
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Varietal Cabernet Blends
One of the reasons that Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world is that it is a very versatile grape. Its strong characteristics make perfect for blending as it is easily complimented by other grape varieties. If you like Cabernet Sauvignon, you will enjoy this version of this classic grape!
Varietal Carmenère
One of the original Bordeaux grapes of France- Caremènére was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Chile in 1994. Similar to Merlot- Caremènére is a medium-bodied red wine with red fruit and berry aromas and flavors. The wine’s higher acidity and medium tannins make it an easy choice for a variety of meat dishes.
Varietal Syrah
Due to the popularity of Australian wines this grape is now probably better known to most wine drinkers as Shiraz, however in France (its original home) and most growing regions of the world it is still known as Syrah. While largely a blending grape in the Rhone region wines of France, most other growing regions feature Shiraz on its own. Look for nice berry flavours with a lively spiciness- very enjoyable.
Region Maipo Valley, Chile
The Maipo Valley is one of the most important wine regions in Chile and is known for producing some of the most prestigious Chilean wines. It is situated just south of Chile’s capital Santiago and extends east to the Andes Mountains and west to the Coast. The mild Mediterranean climate is dry with warm summers and cold wet winters. The region receives very little rainfall during the hot summer months, therefore viticulturalists rely on drip irrigation to help the vines through the long dry periods. The soils are clay based and very fertile resulting in full bodied red wines.
Sweetness Dry
Dry wines like Cabernet and Pinot Grigio have no perceptible amount of sweetness to the drinker and will often be detected as having a drying character in the mouth.
Body Medium-Full
Typically wines featuring grapes that naturally have bigger flavours and may have higher tannins, oaking or alcohol levels.
Oak Medium
Most red wines will have at least a medium oak level as it is an expected part of the taste of a red wine.
