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The Bold Alternative For Enthusiasts Of Cabernet Sauvignon
BY MICHELLE WELSCH
Lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon may want a different pour of red wine. Carménère is the alternative for those who love a full-bodied wine with notes of fruit and spice.
Most bottles of this wine come from Chile. It's akin to Merlot in its mouthfeel and body while still delivering the same hints of berries and peppery accents as Cabernet Sauvignon.
Carménère can offer tastes of lighter red fruits like raspberries and cherries. Different bottles of Carménère may offer subtle layers of chocolate, coffee, tobacco, and herbs.