Santa Alicia 2014 Reserva Espiritu de Los Andes Estate Bottled Carmenère (Maipo Valley)

Country: Chile / Maipo Valley
Variety: Carmenère
Winery: Santa Alicia / Reserva Espiritu de Los Andes Estate Bottled

Rubbery, herbal aromas of stalky black fruits are typical of the variety but also gritty and horsey smelling. This has a snappy, grating mouthfeel and flavors of herbal blackberry and plum along with an acid-driven palate. Licorice, oak and vanilla flavors are present on the finish.