Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon This wine blend is predominantly Carménère with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon. Carménère produces a wine that is thick, dark and juicy; in small amounts it heightens the aromatics and texture of Cabernet. The grapes are sourced from our Estate West vineyard, which is a south facing hillside featuring rocky red volcanic soil. This vineyard block is certified sustainable and includes Estate West H Clones 1 and 2 and Estate West Q Clone 412.. Tasting Notes Our Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of dark fruit, black pepper, vanilla, well-integrated barrel spice and earthy notes. The palate is bold and rustic with blackberry, clove, black tea. Complex notes of leather and tobacco compliment dense, rich velvety tannins that lead to a long lingering finish. $90 Buy Now Wine Fact Sheet View Past Vintages ↓ Past Vintages Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages 2018 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2018 Carménère displays striking aromas of black cherry jam on the forefront with black tea, pepper and dried herbs. Its silky tannins frame the bold flavors of blackberry, raspberry, green peppercorn and mocha for a velvety finish. 2017 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Deep red in color, our 2017 Carmenere opens with intensive aromas of black licorice, dried thyme, blackberry and smoldering wood. It's soft, plush tannins meld together with flavors of toasted vanilla and raspberry providing an elegantly long finish. 2015 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2015 Carménère offers irresistible aromas blackberry, cherry liquor, black olive, anise, and dried thyme on the nose. Its soft, plush tannins frame the juicy flavors of raspberry, blackberry, vanilla and dried herbs for a full-flavored finish. 2014 90 Points Wine Advocate Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2014 Carménère displays striking aromas of black cherry jam on the forefront with black tea, pepper and dried herbs. Its silky tannins frame the bold flavors of blackberry, raspberry, green peppercorn and mocha for a velvety finish. 2013 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes This 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – Carmenere captures the best of each variety and also shows how they complement each other beautifully. The combination of the two varietals produces a wine with aromas of plum, blackberry jam, Turkish figs, black olives, and roasted meat. This wine is big with bold tannins and flavors of blackberries, chocolate, vanilla and dusty undertones. A truly delicious treat! 2012 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes This 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon – Carmenere captures the best of each variety and also shows how they complement each other beautifully. Cabernet gives the wine its structure and tannins, along with its classic blackberry and dark chocolate flavors. The Carmenere echoes those flavors, adding a slight hint of smoke and spice, but without the big tannins. The blend is richly textured and evolves with time in the glass. It’s a fascinating wine from a top quality vintage. 2009 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon/Carménère is impenetrably dark and concentrated. The nose is pungent with black cherries, roasted coffee, rosemary and spicy oak. The flavors are thick with blackberries, chocolate, espresso beans and vanilla. This is an amazingly lush wine that should continue to improve over the next decade. 2008 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2008 Cabernet-Carménère boasts a deep, dark color and ripe, intense bouquet with concentrated blackberry, black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, Herbes de Provence, and coffee. The finish is long and lingering with ample, silky tannins.
