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Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2008 Wine Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2008

Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2008

Colchagua Valley, Chile

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2010-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Santa Rita

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Simply wow! One of the best Chilean carmeneres that I've tasted in a long time. Gorgeously luscious and rich, with wave after wave of black plum. Yet not heavy or flabby. Superbly balanced with the influence of the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains.

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This Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2008 was reviewed on June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Deep and intense ruby red in color with a complex bouquet that combines the variety’s typical fresh black fruits and spicy notes that blend elegantly with rich oak to heighten the wine’s chocolate and vanilla characteristics. The result is a big and
flavorful wine that is concentrated and persistent without sacrificing elegance or
depth.

1 Member would buy this wine again

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