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Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Carmenère 2017 Wine Review

Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Carmenère 2017

Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Carmenère 2017

Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2019-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.2%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Errázuriz

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Herbed and savoury aromas on this dry, medium-plus-bodied Chilean Carmenère finishing savoury and long on the palate. Tannins are firm and there is good acidity for any dish with a rich tomato sauce.

Carmenère food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, black bean soup, cheese.

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This Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Carmenère 2017 was reviewed on December 17, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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From the Aconcagua Valley wine region Errazuriz 2017 Carmenère is dry, medium-bodied with dark fruit, green herb and savoury spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are structured. Wine grapes were hand-harvested and fermented in stainless temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged 14 months in French oak barrels. - Community Wine Reviews

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