La Playa 2011 Axel Carmenère (Colchagua Valley)

Country: Chile / Axel
Variety: Carmenère Colchagua Valley
Winery: La Playa /

Like a stage actress, this wine is wearing a lot of makeup, which in this case means oak. In the mouth, it’s tannic, rough and acidic. Flavors of baked berry, stewed plum, herb, molasses and raisin finish plump but with modest energy.