Reviews & Ratings

2007 Reininger Carmenere "Seven Hills Vineyard"

Winery: Reininger

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Seven Hills Vineyard"

Wine Category: Carmenere

Grape blend: 100% Carmenere

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Walla Walla Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $46

Cases produced: 617

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 21, 2011

Wine Review: If you want to try something very different, give this Carmenere from Washington State a try. It is opaque and a dark ruby colored and opens with a black raspberry bouquet with a hint of oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, and shows a lot of true varietal character. The flavor profile is a smoky plum with notes of black pepper and hints of black licorice and old oak. The finish is dry and its flavors are nicely prolonged. This wine would pair well with slow cooked barbecue brisket. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Like a steamy Danielle Steele novel, our Carmenere is bound to make your heart race. Aromas of forbidden stewed fruits, fresh, decadent strawberries, and spicy black pepper pique your interest as you then delve deeper into the big, ripe, blackberry, rich black cherry, and peppercorn on your tongue. Swoon over the incredibly smooth mouthfeel as the flavors coat your tongue and coax you into ecstasy.

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