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Hi! I'm Christina, and I am a recent graduate from Virginia Tech! I'm in Northern VA now pursuing a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I'd like to continue what I learned from the Geography of Wine class I took in Spring of 2012, so I'll be posting about different wines and wine events. I would be very grateful for suggestions, and I'm open to expanding my posts to beer and liquor as well!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Tasting - Sierra Cruz Carmenere


Name: Sierra Cruz Carmenere

Variety: Carmenere
Region: Maule Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2009
Price: $6.95
Shop Review: As a member of the Cabernet Sauvignon family, Carmenere (pronounced car-men-yare) originated in Bordeaux as one of the grapes permitted for use in the red blends of that storied region.  Chilean winemakers have embraced it an several wineries in that country produce is as a single varietal.  The ’09 Sierra Cruz is a very pleasant, soft, medium-bodied wine that has fresh Cabernet-like aromas and flavors of spice, dark fruit and black pepper.  It is a great value and also would be a nice match with marinated and grilled skirt or flank steak.
My Review:  This Carmenere is a dark ruby with purple edges.  It has smoky and spicy aromas.  This wine is full-bodied with heavy tobacco flavors.  The tannins are slightly harsh, so it would be best paired with food or left to age longer.

I had this wine alone without any food.
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