From the Colchagua valley in Chile, close to Santiago, comes this spectacular version of the Carmenere varietal. Red with a pink rim in colour. On the nose this has some spice, some chocolate and plumminess. On the palate this is continued, with black berries, plum and spice, and a very good balance of tannins with acidity. This is quite soft and silky, and can be drank pretty much anytime (or should I say ALL the time?). A medium tail of berries.
Tasted September 2010
Price when bought: ~R80
John Platter rating: None (Chilean wine)
My rating: 4.5/5
Value rating: Unable to give, though it would probably cost you a fortune to get it in SA, which is a real pity!