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	Carmenere - Food Reference Beverage Facts
		Carmenere, a member of the Cabernet family of grapes, originates in Medoc, Bordeaux.
		Carmenere derives its name from the word crimson (carmin in French) the hue of the grape in fall.
		Carmenere must be harvested late, if not the wine exudes unpleasant herbaceous and “green” aromas that aficionados reject.
	www.foodreference.com /html/artcarmenere.html (564 words)

	Carmenere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Carmenere grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France where it is used to produce deep red wines occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit Verdot.
		The Carmenere grape variety was once heavily planted in the Bordeaux region of France.
		Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find Carmenere in Bordeaux as a Phylloxera plague in 1867 nearly destroyed all the vineyards of Europe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carmenere (266 words)

	GazetteNET \| Wine & Dine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		However, Carmenere fell into disfavor with vignerons because of its tendency to coulure, a problem resulting in the loss of berries shortly after flowering in the early portion of the growing season.
		Carmenere actually has more in common with Cabernet Franc (for which it was widely mistaken in northern Italy), but Franc was extremely rare in Chile and therefore not a candidate for confusion.
		Carmenere's leaves are clearly different than those of Merlot vines, and they turn bright red in autumn, so everybody knew that they were looking at something other than run-of-the-mill Merlot when encountering it in vineyards.
	www.gazettenet.com /dining/vintage/05302003.html (1149 words)

	Carmenere
		Carmenere, if remembered at all, was therefore referred to as a lost, or extinct, variety.
		Previously, with the true Merlot and the Carmenere harvested together because they were planted next to each other, one was ripe and the other was not, or one was ripe and the other was over-ripe, resulting in both cases in wines whichwere not optimally balanced.
		In general it was the Carmenere which was under-ripe and somewhat herbaceous, as it requires an extra few weeks of sunshine to develop fully.
	www.beveragebusiness.com /bbcontent/art-arch/block1002.html (2202 words)

	Carmenere
		Carmenere is a red wine variety which was once popular in the Medoc District in Bordeaux.
		It fell from favour because of its susceptibility to the disease coulure.
		Carmenere ripens earlier than Cabernet sauvignon and could be grown successfully in a number of Australian vineyards.
	www.vinodiversity.com /carmenere.html (165 words)

	San Luis Obispo Tribune \| 01/17/2007 \| The Grapevine: Carmenere grapes are worth the extra work (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Carmenere vines were brought to Chile from Bordeaux in the mid-1800s, before the root louse phylloxera decimated the vineyards in France.
		At Almaviva, where carmenere is a significant component of a cabernet-dominated blend, the grapes are left on the vine until the leaves have fallen off and the fruit is starting to do the same, according to winemaker Tod Victor Mostero.
		Carmenere may not become the flagship wine of Chile in the same way malbec is for Argentina.
	www.sanluisobispo.com /mld/sanluisobispo/16478039.htm (764 words)

	A carmenere that's complex without the cost - The Boston Globe
		After French vineyards were destroyed by phylloxera, the vine-eating disease, in the late-19th century, carmenere was not replanted in Bordeaux because it needs a warm autumn to ripen, something that Bordeaux's climate can not provide consistently.
		Until 1994, carmenere was confused with merlot in Chile, since the vines look similar, so it was harvested at the same time as merlot, even though it takes longer to ripen.
		The carmenere sold under its Casillero del Diablo label (about $10) is made from grapes grown in vineyards scattered throughout the Rapel Valley.
	www.boston.com /yourlife/home/articles/2005/04/28/a_carmenere_thats_complex_without_the_cost (388 words)

	Chilean Carmenere: Going Solo - Wine International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Carmenere has, therefore, been relegated to a mere ingredient in those blends where Cabernet Sauvignon is signing all the autographs.
		Carmenere is a complex variety, demanding as few others in the vineyard.
		Boasting a perfect balance between red ripe fruit aromas and spices, the texture of this Carmenere is juicy and smooth, bearing a firm acidity, fine tannins and a solid structure.
	www.wineint.com /story.asp?storycode=1904 (2230 words)

	Is Carmenere Chile's best hope? Chile's winemakers weigh in Wines & Vines - Find Articles
		In case you missed the story a few years ago, Carmenere was widely planted in Bordeaux in the early 1700s, but disappeared from French vineyards in the late 1800s due to a one-two punch of declining popularity (growers began pulling it because of problems with ripening) and phylloxera.
		Carmenere accounts for 179 of Santa Rita's 4,702 vineyard acres, compared with 2,237 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 551 of Sauvignon blanc and 704 of Merlot.
		We think that Carmenere is an excellent grape to work with, although we cannot assume that it will be the most symbolic variety for Chile in the future.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3488/is_1_85/ai_113312576?lstpn=article_results&lstpc=search&lstpr=external&lstprs=other&lstwid=1&lstwn=search_results&lstwp=body_middle (933 words)

	Carmenere lost grape of Bordeaux - Brief Article Wines & Vines - Find Articles
		Chile is turning to the Carmenere grape-the legendary "lost grape of Bordeaux"--to give a stamp of unique authority to its wine industry.
		Although Carmenere had been used for centuries to blend with Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux, no new plantings were made when the French vineyards came back to life.
		So Carmenere, which had been taken to Chile by French winemakers hired by wealthy landowners in the late 19th century, flourished in South America when it was only a fading memory in Europe.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3488/is_5_81/ai_62196550 (668 words)

	Appellation America - Grape Page
		Carmenere is a rediscovered grape variety that’s beginning to make waves in California, with eclectic producers like Guenoc, and as part of traditional Meritage blends.
		Due to a similarity in appearance of the vines, Carmenere was often mistaken for Merlot.
		Historically in Bordeaux, Carmenere was very important, as it added roundness of texture, color and character.
	www.appellationamerica.com /grapePage.aspx?grapeID=72 (262 words)

	how taste wine carmenere-Casa Donoso (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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	www.casadonoso.com /wine/how_taste_carmenere.htm (497 words)

	Andes Wines
		The Carmenere grape variety was little more than an archival curiosity until the early 1990s, when winemakers discovered that many of the Chilean vines they had called Merlot were actually Carmenere.
		Carmenere has come to represent what truly makes Chile different in its wine production - and it's on these points of differentiation that identity is created.
		The “Carmenere Adventure 2005 ” is an adventure traveler’s dream, that has the distinct purpose of projecting the image of a little known country that is attractive to the North American market, across geographical and cultural lines by using an emblematic rootstock as it’s mascot.
	www.andeswines.cl /raiz/english.php?subaction=showfull&id=1109974671&archive=&start_from=&ucat=3&a (746 words)

	Wines of Chile :: Chilean Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon Complement Summer Barbeque Flavors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		While Carmenere tends to be spicy, it sustains a silky texture with sweet fruit and plum skin tones.
		Carmenere is especially ideal for pairing with grilled food as the dark fruit notes fuse with the char aroma of the grill.
		Unique to Chile, Carmenere arrived from Bordeaux in the mid 19th century, though it was thought to be destroyed worldwide during the phylloxera plague.
	sev.prnewswire.com /beer-wine-spirits/20060815/NYTU12315082006-1.html (690 words)

	Carmenere Information
		The Carmenere grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France where it was used to produce deep red wines occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit Verdot.
		Presently, it is almost impossible to find Carmenere in Bordeaux as a Phylloxera plague in 1867 nearly destroyed all the vineyards of Europe and especially the Carmenere grapes.
		When the vineyards were replanted the growers choose not to replant Carmenere since it was hard to grow in Bordeaux.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Carmenere (253 words)

	Carmenere Wine - Carmenere Wine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Carmenere, widely cultivated in Bordeaux in the early 18th...
		Carmenere History -...the Carmenere Wine we thought it was a local varietal to Chile.
		Wine of the Week - Carmenere - Wine of the Week is a Webzine for wine and food lovers.
	www.champagneinfo.com /carmenere-wine.html (841 words)

	Chile makes its mark with Carmenere grape
		Once commonly mistaken for Merlot, the Carmenere grape has elevated its profile and reputation in recent years.
		Carmenere grapes ripen later than Merlot grapes, which results in wines whose tannins are low and whose flavors tend toward concentrated fruits and herbs.
		Terrarum Carmenere 2001 is a product of Chile's Morandé Vineyards, whose founder, Pablo Morandé, was once a big wheel at the famed international wine giant Concha y Toro.
	www.azcentral.com /ent/dining/articles/0305wineofweek05.html (236 words)

	Carmenere Grape Variety - Cellarnotes.net
		Because of problems ripening the crop each year, Carmenere is now almost impossible to find in Bordeaux.
		Carmenere is a good blending grape but makes undistinguished wines when bottled as a single varietal.
		In recent years, many Chilean wineries have bottled Carmenere by itself but these wines are rarely worth the money in relation to many other red wines.
	www.cellarnotes.net /carmenere_grape.html (130 words)

	Sunday Life (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		But, Carmenere arrived in Chile, sometime in the 1850s, and has thrived as a red wine ever since.
		The big difference, is that Carmenere needs warmer weather than Merlot to ripen fully, which is probably why it prefers Chile to the cooler airs of Bordeaux.
		Clearly therefore, considerable amounts of the Chilean Merlot we all drank, in the early 90s were, in fact, Carmenere.
	www.sundaylife.co.uk /features/story.jsp?story=452605 (537 words)

	Canadian Living : New world wines: South America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Unfortunately, over time, Chilean growers confused their carmenere vines with merlot and with one thing leading to another, Chile exported carmenere labelled as merlot for the next 100 years.
		Carmenere is Chile's big red and produces wines that are very similar to merlots but with more plum, fl fruit and spice.
		Carmenere is excellent with light meat dishes and a good accompaniment to ripe cheeses such as Gouda or Gruyere.
	www.canadianliving.com /canadianLiving/client/en/Food/DetailNews.asp?idNews=237312&idSm=324 (730 words)

	Wine Club Vol. 5 No. 10
		Carmenere has been described as the Bordeaux grape most likely to charm the pants off beginners and connoisseurs alike.
		Indeed, if Carmenere were in school today, it would almost certainly be voted the most likely to succeed: it combines all the finest attributes of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, making it hard to resist.
		Simple roasted meats and vegetables tend to highlight the subtle more feminine side of this Carmenere, while rich gravies and grilled meats accentuate the masculine side of this wine: full rich flavor allied to strength and power.
	www.winemonthclub.com /newsletters/vol5no10.htm (3393 words)

	Carmenere Grape
		Carmenere was little more than an archival curiosity until the early
		Carmenere is bound to grow in popularity as wine lovers discover its
		Calina Carmenere 1999 was aged nine months in French and American oak
	www.houstonwine.com /carmenere_grape.htm (413 words)

	Chilean Carmenere - QO Weekly Column
		Carmenere was originally a French grape, but after the Phylloxera aphid decimated European vineyards at the end of the 17th century, the bordelaise chose not to replant it.
		Carmenere’s smell is fruit driven, quite often with something dusty and Merlot’s is spicy and stalky.
		Our second favourite was Mont Gras Carmenere Reserva 2003, which is from Waitrose and is a bit more expensive at £6.99.
	www.quaffersoffers.co.uk /col200512.htm (593 words)

	Cook sister!: WBW#7 - Luis Felipe Edwards Carmenere
		The first grapes were imported in the mid-1800s and for a long period the grapes were planted in amongst Merlot (with which it shares many characteristics, such as soft tannins and ripe fruit).
		From then on, Carmenere was correctly identified and bottled under its correct name, and aggressively marketed from the mid 1990s onwards.
		I am surprised that you describe the colour as "ruby red..." as one of the characteristics of Carmenere is its almost inky, opaque flness.
	cooksister.typepad.com /cook_sister/2005/03/wbw7_carmenere_.html (1875 words)

	Wine Tidbits - A short history of Merlot
		Carmenere is almost exclusive to Chile and virtually extinct in its French homeland.
		Carmenere was very important in the Bordeaux vineyards from the 1700’s onwards but is now virtually unknown.
		Chile was relatively isolated from international wine markets and Carmenere to the rest of the world was an old forgotten and/or extinct wine grape.
	www.uncork.com.au /tidbits15.htm (925 words)

	Wine Press Northwest: Wine grape varieties
		Carmenere once vied with Cabernet Sauvignon for quality in France’s Bordeaux region.
		But when the root louse phylloxera swept through France’s vineyards in the late 1800s, Carmenere didn’t take well to grafted rootstock and was thought lost to history.
		More than a century later in the 1990s, it was discovered that much of Chile’s Merlot actually was Carmenere, and now other areas of the New World are discovering it.
	www.winepressnw.com /basics/grapes/story/4835312p-4773527c.html (154 words)

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