Caliterra Reserva, Carménère, 2009
Colchagua, Chile
I found this little gem on the sale
shelf this week at my local “Rite Shop” wines & spirits for
only $5.99. I've enjoyed it before at its regular price of $9.99 so I wondered if it would taste even better on sale...so I
bought a few bottles. Sure, it's a twist off, but at least there is
little to no chance of experiencing the putrid smell and flavor of a
wine that has been “corked”.
Now at home, I slip on my comfy clothes and slippers, tune out my kids, and open a bottle. After a swirl and a few sips, I am magically transported to a villa on Vina del Mar on the coast of Chile where my dark and handsome male companion...let's call him Rodolpho, basks in the sun along side of me. He showers me with compliments, massages me with tanning oil and laughs at my jokes while pretending not to notice our young temptress of a housekeeper.
I can see that this fantasy is not leaning in my favor so I snap back to reality and throw back another glassful. This delicious inexpensive red drinks like a wine at a slightly more expensive price point, say...$15 and that's even a bit generous. As is typical for Carménère, this wine has a deep red color with soft tannins and flavor reminiscent of black berries, tobacco and...who cares! It's only $5.99! Enjoy it with steak, pasta, pizza, pop corn, whatever. And remember, Carménère is best to enjoy while it's young...like my Rodolpho.
Now at home, I slip on my comfy clothes and slippers, tune out my kids, and open a bottle. After a swirl and a few sips, I am magically transported to a villa on Vina del Mar on the coast of Chile where my dark and handsome male companion...let's call him Rodolpho, basks in the sun along side of me. He showers me with compliments, massages me with tanning oil and laughs at my jokes while pretending not to notice our young temptress of a housekeeper.
I can see that this fantasy is not leaning in my favor so I snap back to reality and throw back another glassful. This delicious inexpensive red drinks like a wine at a slightly more expensive price point, say...$15 and that's even a bit generous. As is typical for Carménère, this wine has a deep red color with soft tannins and flavor reminiscent of black berries, tobacco and...who cares! It's only $5.99! Enjoy it with steak, pasta, pizza, pop corn, whatever. And remember, Carménère is best to enjoy while it's young...like my Rodolpho.
Don't hate the twist off!! It's one of the best ways to bottle wine. Actually, the BEST way to package is wine is in the box. But currently, the stuff sold in boxed wine is actually shit. Nice job on the post!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the twist off. It's nice to see that it's catching on and that you can get some great value wines in a twist off.
DeleteI'm all about the twist off. It's nice to see that it's catching on and that you can get some great value wines in a twist off.
DeleteI've done extensive research on the twist-off vs. cork. (Meaning, I read an article in Food and Wine once.) Each side has its pros and cons. The cork industry has made improvements to avoid becoming obsolete. I'll drink it all!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think mostly people prefer corks because you just don't get the same sound from twisting off the cap. But screw top or cork doesn't effect whether or not I buy the wine!
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