{"id":3736,"date":"2016-06-10T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-06-11T00:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=3736"},"modified":"2016-06-10T10:52:53","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T17:52:53","slug":"carmenere-best-red-wine-25-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/carmenere-best-red-wine-25-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Carmen\u00e8re: The Best Red Wine for Under $25.00"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Carmenere<\/a>Although one person\u2019s passion may indeed be another\u2019s poison, few red wine lovers today would refute that Carmen\u00e8re<\/a>, Chile\u2019s emblematic red grape variety, almost always over-delivers in every sense.\u00a0 A good Carmen\u00e8re (and many fine examples abound) not only offers amplifying aromatics and tremendous flavor, its ripe, fine-grained tannic structure allows for early consumption, yet Carmen\u00e8re is a wine that can age gracefully for 5-7 years or more.\u00a0 Carmen\u00e8re\u2019s vibrant purple color with flashes of rich ruby captivates the eye, while the wine\u2019s aroma evokes a whole set of savory aromas from deep woodsy scents and wild blackberry to dark chocolate and roasted coffee tones. Authentic Carmen\u00e8re never lacks for flavor, which makes it the ideal accompaniment to an enormous variety of foods and cuisines, such as grilled barbecued chicken, flank steak, and zucchini parmigiana.<\/p>\n

I love everything about a good Carmen\u00e8re, not the least of which is that I don\u2019t have to take out a bank loan or tap my line of credit to enjoy one.\u00a0 When made from physiologically ripe grapes, it rarely fails to provide a rich and rewarding experience.\u00a0 It drinks well young, needs very little breathing time, and consistently delivers more flavors for the money than almost any other grape varietal.\u00a0 The best examples are great on their own and are equally compelling in the company of simple dishes as well as grand cuisine.<\/p>\n

Alas, all Carmen\u00e8res are not created equal, as one can find underperformers in every wine category. \u00a0Nonetheless, the following producers can be counted on to furnish consistently fine Carmen\u00e8res that offer pleasure: Carmen<\/a>, <\/strong>Casa Silva<\/a>, <\/strong>Casas del Bosque<\/a>, and Valle Secreto<\/a> are certainly four of the finest producers of Carmen\u00e8re.\u00a0 Carmen re-discovered Carmen\u00e8re and pioneered organic viticulture in Chile with the varietal, while Casa Silva\u2019s oenologist, Mario Geise, has been dubbed the King of Carmen\u00e8re<\/em> for his outstanding work with Carmen\u00e8re and bringing Chile\u2019s Colchagua Valley to the forefront of viticultural excellence.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Casas del Bosque holds the distinction of being named Chilean Winery of the Year<\/em> at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London for two years in a row (2013 and 2014), while Valle Secreto\u2019s very limited production First Edition Carmen\u00e8re<\/a> has upped the ante on this varietal by adding another layer of richness and sophistication to Chile\u2019s special grape.\u00a0 For between $15 and $25 a bottle, one can enjoy great Carmen\u00e8re. \u00a0Few other varietals could consistently entertain that claim.<\/p>\n

Salud!
\nDon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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