Vina Carmen Winemaker's Reserve Red Maipo Valley Chile
Name:
Vina Carmen WINEMAKER'S RESERVE Red Maipo Valley Chile
Where it's from:
Chile, Maipo
Price per case:
£122.21
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
One of the finest wines ever to come out of Chile, blended from some of the best cuvees put together by Alvaro Espinoza. This is his pride and joy. Wonderful deep garnet colour. Classic, unmistakable Cabernet nose and the small quantity of Merlot in the blend leaves it with a velvety, long, lingering finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Chile, Maipo
Producer:
Vina Carmen
Product ID:
10368
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