KILLER BEE - CARMENERE

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $15
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Carmenere
Recommended By: Maggie Noonan

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/04/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/21/2009
Dinner: Steak, salad & various cheeses

Appearance: Raspberry red; full-bodied
Nose: Slightly hot, with berry and spice bouquet
Taste: Berries, spices and slightly sweet
Finish: Lingers, but smooth
Overall Impression: As you are well aware, I do enjoy Killer Bee a lot, but I enjoyed other grapes more. The Carmenere was different, but in a good way. It definitely holds its own.

Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars