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San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2018 Wine Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2018

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2018

Maule Valley D.O., Chile

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2020-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: San Pedro

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A terrific, full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine made from the country's iconic Carmenere grape. Aromas of dark plums and blackberries with some smoke. Pair with grilled meats.

Carmenère food pairings: venison, ratatouille, rabbit stew, bison steaks.

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This San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2018 was reviewed on November 10, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Christian Marcoux rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

An explosion of fresh fruit and character emanate from the 1865 Selected Vineyards, Carmenere 2018. Made by San Pedro Winery, the wine exposes aromas of blackberry, mission fig, green peppercorn, graphite, vanilla and sandalwood. Chilean by heart and nature, this full-bodied wine will charm you with its supple tannins and delicate acidity. Its long and fruity finish make it a cozy after dinner wine. Palate: cherry, plum, white pepper, slate, caramel and sandalwood. Enjoy!
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Lots of dark berry notes as well as some bell pepper and a hint of oaky smoke. Full bodied and smooth on the palate, tannins light, and acidity medium+. Fruit on the palate is bright with a bit of that ripe bell pepper and a hint of smoke on the finish. Enjoy with herb-marinated beef kebabs.
San Pedro 1865 2018 Carmenère is great value under $20. From a great vintage, the wine is fragrant with dark berry, bell pepper and a hint of smoke from toasty oak. Full bodied, smooth and bright on the palate with blackberry, blueberry and dark plum flavours with a plushy, long finish. - Community Wine Reviews

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