2018 'Kai' Carmenère

A standout single varietal Carmenère from Chile, showcasing the grape's potential with a hint of Syrah and exceptional winemaking.

Producer

Errazuriz

Region

Aconcagua Valley

Country

Chile

Varietal

Carménère

Varietal Composition

95% Carmenère, 5% Syrah

Specifications

2018

Vintage

2030

Drink By

14

%

ABV

Vinification

Aged 22 months in French oak barrels (67% new)

Occasional wine note

A standout single varietal Carmenère from Chile, showcasing the grape's potential with a hint of Syrah and exceptional winemaking.

What experts say about this wine

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100

James Suckling

This is a very sophisticated Kai with aromas of blackberries, blueberries, violets and graphite that follow through to a full body with creamy, polished tannins that show tension and focus. The tannins are borderless.

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Wine Advocate

The 2018 Kai was produced with Carmenère and 5% Syrah from their Aconcagua vineyards 60 kilometers away from the sea. It has good ripeness, a medium to full body with 14% alcohol, integrated oak and a creamy texture after spending 22 months in French oak barrels, 67% of which were new. It keeps a riper varietal profile with generous spice and herbs, without heaviness and with fine tannins.

pairing recommendation

Lamb

Pork

Duck

Stews/Soups

Mushrooms

Eggplant

Peppers

Hard Cheeses

2018 'Kai' Carmenère

95

Vivino Rating
4.3

2018 'Kai' Carmenère

750

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