DATE VINTAGE VARIETAL PRODUCER APPELLATION Alc. by Vol PRICE
03/31/08 2005 Carmenere In Situ Chile 14% $9.99
NOTES Sight - Cherry red and bright
Nose - Fruity, rotted tree bark, hot
Taste - Juicy, woody, Medium light body.   Hearty tannins.   It actually reminds me of a Silver Oak cab.   Call this one Silver Oak light.   I like it a lot.

RATING Attack - Intense
Middle - Average +
Finish - Medium
Overall - 8

DATE VINTAGE VARIETAL PRODUCER APPELLATION Alc. by Vol PRICE
12/18/05 2004 Carmenere Concha Y Toro Chile 13.5% $9.99
NOTES Sight - Dark Crimson to cherry rim
Nose - Aged wood, ripe red fruit, heavy vanilla
Taste - Woody, lot's of oak, deep ripe plum, rich tannins, good texture, chewy, spicy.   Good balance, firm body

RATING Attack - Intense
Middle - Strong
Finish - Medium
Overall - 8