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La Joya Reserve Carmenere
Reviews & Awards
2010 La Joya Carmenere
TOP VALUES - 88 Points
"Nicely toasty, with a coffee edge framing the black currant, plum and tobacco notes, which push through on the finish."
Wine Spectator March 31, 2012
2010 La Joya Carmenere
BEST BUY - 86 Points
"Dark on the nose, with peppery spice, mocha, basil and secondary berry aromas. Shows power and density in the mouth, with burnt, blackened flavors of blackberry, plum and pepper. Even more peppery on the finish. More black and dark than typically herbal and spicy."
Wine Enthusiast Magazine February 2012
2010 La Joya Carmenere
88 Points
"Nicely toasty, with a coffee edge framing the black currant, plum and tobacco notes, which push through on the finish. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, November 30th, 2011
2009 La Joya Carmenere
89 Points, 4 STARS, Highly Recommended
Decanter Magazine May 2011
2007 La Joya Carmenere
87 points, "Ripe with decent depth, savory flavors, good balance, and excellent length; drink now-4 years.” Jay Miller for Robert M. Parker, Jr.’s The Wine Advocate Issue 191 October 2010
Tasting Notes
This full bodied Carmenere has aromas and flavors of blackberries, figs and notes of black pepper and black tea. This is an excellent everyday value for Chilean wine fans.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with salads, fish, chicken, seafood or bbq.
Varietal(s)
85% Carmenere
15% Cabernet Franc
Region
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
The grapes are 100% estate grown from the Bisquertt vineyards of Las Garzas, Chomedahue, Lihueimo, Rinconada, Casas Viejas, El Rulo, and Trinidad. Each vineyard has their own distinctive micro-climate contributing subtle nuances and complexity. The Colchagua Valley is heavily influenced by its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, resulting in cool nights and dry sunny days creating the optimal growing conditions. The soils are alluvial with excellent drainage. The wine is stainless steel fermented and a portion is barrel aged for 8-10 months in French and American oak. Then it is cold stabilized and filtered before bottling. After bottling, it is stored in the cellars three to four months before being released.