pete339

I don't know much about wine and just wanted a place to log the stuff I have tried so I know what to buy when I want "Something good" - Grading is for my personal likes and not to any "Standard" =) I like it when it is smooth, a little on the dry side, no Oak and light on the tannins.
     

LaPlaya 2008 Carmenere

Chile, Colchagua Valley
A-
Nice and smooth - Light tannins Repurchas e=A
Vineyard: LaPlaya
Color: Red
Year: 2008
Country: Chile
Logged on: 2010-11-23
Region: Colchagua Valley
Grape: Carmenere
Date Drank: 2010-11-20
Price: $ 9.99
Size: Bottle 750ml
Purchase Location: Wine Shop
Taste: Smooth
Finish: Rich Light tannins
Positives: Price is right
Negatives: none
Buy Again? Yes


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