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Carménère Collection // Set of 3

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Wandering Wines is a collection discovered through adventure and inspired by the world. Their team travels the globe, discovering wines and experiences, and meeting new people and places. Through these expeditions, the Wandering Wines crew has formed a bond that transcends borders. They connect families, friends, and cultures through a shared love for unforgettable journeys, life-changing experiences, and great wines.

Wandering Wines are so pleased at the opportunity to bring a high quality Carménère to consumers. This varietal has quite a story. It originally came to Chile in the 1800s alongside more popular Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; and upon its arrival, it was mistakenly labeled Merlot and planted as such.

The mistaken plantings of “Merlot” were thriving in the Chilean terroir, and Chilean winemakers took note of its special characteristics. They gave it the nickname “Merlot Chileno”.

At the same time that “Merlot Chileno’s” plantations were spreading rapidly, its ancestors in Europe were on the decline. The Phylloxera epidemic was wiping out every Carménère grape in Europe, and by the 1870s, the variety was presumed extinct.

Fastforward to 1994, when a French ampelographer, Jean Michel Boursiquot, was visiting Viña Carmen in the Maipo region, when he came across a planting he recognized to be Carménère. Needless to say, he was surprised. Thus, the identity of “Merlot Chileno” was revealed as Carménère, and Chile had the world’s largest plantings of a varietal that was thought to be non existent.

While the varietal has since spread to other regions world wide, Chile has retained the greatest diversity of Carménère. “From the spicy Carménère found in the coastal regions, through to plush and rich Carménère in the Central Valley, down to the bright fruits of Maule’s Carménère.”

Product Details
  • OriginChile

— Set Of 3 Bottles (One Bottle Of Each Wine)
— 750ml Bottles

2015 Wandering Wines Grand Reserve Blend
— Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Carménère
— Appellation: Maule Valley, Chile
— Barrel Regime: 18 months New French Oak
— Alcohol: 15%
Tasting Notes: A spectacular blend with an intense chocolate and caramel taste. Aged in French oak. Juicy in the mouth with well- balanced sweet tannins; it has a long aftertaste. Enjoy it with red meat, ripe cheese, or spicy dishes.

2018 Wandering Wines Reserve Carménère
— Appellation: Maule Valley, Chile
— Barrel Regime: 12 months New French Oak
— Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes: Deep violet in color with hues of blue, this wine opens with waves of blackberries followed by classic chocolate and coffee flavors. Smooth, fruit forward, and medium-bodied. It pairs beautifully with pasta, and also stands up well on its own.

2017 Peaks and Valleys Carménère
— Appellation: Central Valley, Chile
— Barrel Regime: Stainless Steel: Up to 4 months
— Alcohol: 13.7%
Tasting Notes: Purplish-red color. Intensely fruity nose, with standout plum and redcurrant aromas and hinst of toast and blackcurrants. Smooth, ripe, velvety tannins and good density. An enjoyable and persistent finish.

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    United States (EXCEPT Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Utah)
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    Standard Ground Shipping
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    3-5 weeks
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation

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