Full Review

Carmenet

Carmenet
2017 Red Blend, California

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Red Hybrid Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.5%
Organically Grown Grapes
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$13
Best Buy

Carmenet
2017 Red Blend, California

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Red Hybrid Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.5%
Ruby color. Aromas of tamarind and dried fruit with a medium-to-full body and a medium-to-long plum, golden raisin, and smoked paprika finish. A ripe, sun baked Cab blend for fans of Amarone.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: tamarind and dried fruit
Taste Flavor: plum, golden raisin, and smoked paprika
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A ripe, sun baked Cab blend for fans of Amarone.

The Producer

Bronco Wine Company

The Producer
33 Harlow Court
Napa, CA 94558
USA
1 707-346-6025

Their Portfolio

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BR Allure Infusions NV Apple & Pear Moscato, California 5.5% (USA) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Allure Infusions NV Mango Moscato, California 5.5% (USA) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Allure Infusions NV Peach Moscato, California 5.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Allure Infusions NV Strawberry Moscato, California 5.5% (USA) $15.00.
85 Amusant NV Bubbly Pink, Moscato, California 10% (USA) $14.00.
90 Bivio Italia NV Extra Dry Sparkling Rose, Prosecco di Treviso DOC 11.5% (Italy) $20.00.
BR Blanc De Bleu NV Cuvee Moussex Sec, California 11% (USA) $21.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Camp Crush NV Red Wine, California 12.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Camp Crush NV Pink Wine, California 12.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Camp Crush NV White Wine, California 12.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Carmenet 2017 Pinot Noir, California 12.5% (USA) $13.00.
BR Carmenet 2020 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Carmenet 2017 Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $13.00.
89 Carmenet 2020 Merlot, California 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
87 Carmenet 2021 Reserve Buttery, Chardonnay, Lodi 13.5% (USA) $13.00.
93 Carmenet 2021 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $13.00.
BR Coastal Vines NV Brut Cuvee, California 12% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
87 De La Costa NV Red Sangria, Red Blend Zinfandel and Merlot, California 11.5% (USA) $6.00.
BR De La Costa NV White Sangria, California 11% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
BR De La Costa NV Rose Sangria, California 11% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Gravel Bar Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 13.5% (USA) $17.00.
BR JFJ NV Extra Dry Sparkling Wine, California 12% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
89 JFJ NV Brut Champagne, California 12% (USA) $10.00.
BR JFJ NV Almond Flavored Sparkling Wine, California 11% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR L+i NV Chardonnay, California 13% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
BR L+i NV Pinot Grigio, California 13% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
BR L+i NV The Bloc Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
BR L+i NV Rose Of Pinot Noir, California 13% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
BR La Catrina Classic Margarita Ready-To-Drink Cocktail 13.9% (USA) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Longevity 2019 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $16.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Longevity 2021 Debra’s Cuvee Rose, Pinot Noir, California 12% (USA) $16.00.
89 Longevity 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $16.00.
86 Longevity 2019 Chardonnay, Livermore Valley 13.5% (USA) $16.00.
87 Longevity 2021 Debra’s Cuvée Rosé, Pinot Noir, California 12% (USA) $16.00.
87 Montpellier 2021 Chardonnay, Napa Valley 12.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Picket Fence 2018 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 13.5% (USA) $21.00.
90 PINO Cellars 2019 Pinot Noir, Oregon 13.5% (USA) $19.00.
88 PINO Cellars 2022 Rosé, Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $15.00.
85 Rare Earth 2021 Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $14.00.
87 Rosenblum NV Vinter’s Cuvee XXXX, Zinfandel, Lodi 13.9% (USA) $13.00.
85 RSVP NV Brut Sparkling, California 12% (USA) $12.00.
BR Sables D’Azur 2020 Rosé, Côtes De Provence 13% (France) $26.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Salmon Creek NV Brut Sparkling, California 12% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Shaw 2018 Pinot Noir, California 12.5% (USA) $10.00.
85 Shaw Organic 2021 Rosé, California 11.5% (USA) $8.00.
BR Shaw Organic 2020 Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $8.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Shaw Organic 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12% (USA) $8.00.
86 Shaw Organic 2021 Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $10.00.
85 Shaw Organic 2022 Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $10.00.
88 Shaw Organic 2021 Rosé, California 11.5% (USA) $10.00.
BR Tropic Mist NV Mango Strawberry Moscato, California 5.5% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Tropic Mist NV Blackberry Merlot, California 5.5% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
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Red Hybrid Blend

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
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