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kasey.dubler wrote:I may be mistaken but I always heard the story the other way around. Chile believed that had a lot of Merlot planted but then in the 90's discovered much of what they thought was Merlot was actually Carménère.
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kasey.dubler wrote: Many believe this is the case because the grapes planted in Chile are from cuttings they brought over from Bordeaux in the 1850's which was before phylloxerra hit the area, back when Carménère was widely planted in Bordeaux.
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Tim York wrote:I managed to find this at a local supermarket for a price of c.€10. My main problem here is that I can find nothing specifically North or South American, European or indeed anywhere about this well made wine. Identifying grape variety could be a problem too; Merlot being my most likely guess.
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David M. Bueker wrote: I have spent time in both Chile and Argentina, and found much to like in the wines of both countries. Sadly, most of what is imported to the USA is not the loveable stuff.
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David M. Bueker wrote:I can find expensive South American wines. I cannot find anything that isn't an ooze monster.
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David M. Bueker wrote:AFWE wines do exist. I drank them. Really!
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