Country: US / Seven Hills Vineyard
Variety: Carmenère Washington
Winery: Reininger / Walla Walla Valley (WA)
This wine greets you with evocative scents that showcase Carmenère’s leafy, herbal nature without becoming too raw or vegetal. The fruit is subdued and tart; the flavors are spicy and very peppery and lead into tannins that have the scrapey austerity of green tea. It’s 100% varietal and brings both the good and the challenging flavor aspects of the Carmenère grape.