Estampa 2012 Reserve Assemblage Carmenère-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon Red (Colchagua Valley)

Country: Chile / Colchagua Valley
Variety: Red Blend
Winery: Estampa / Reserve Assemblage Carmenère-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark, concentrated and powerful, this Carmenère-heavy blend pumps out huge cassis, blackberry and cola aromas in front of a racy, tannic, jet-powered palate. Baked, lemon-blackberry and cola flavors are earthy and forceful. Tobacco and cedar notes along with hard tannins push the finish. Drink through 2018.