Thursday, April 3, 2014

Tasting - Weinert Carrascal

Name: Weinert Carrascal
Variety: 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2008
Price: $13.95

Winery Review: Aged for two years in cask, the 2008 Carrascal is a blend of 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. It has a rustic blackberry, scorched earth and leather-scented bouquet with touches of pressed flowers. The palate is well-balanced with crisp tannins, expressive black tarry fruit and a Bordeaux-like finish. Drink now-2016.

My Review: I thought that this wine was fantastic!  I noticed a very mellow nose of earth and tobacco in this wine.  However, the palette of this wine provided notes of oak, firewood, and scorched earth, which really enhanced this wine.

I tasted this on its own with no food.

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