GREAT CARMENERES UNDER $20 THAT ARE READILY AVAILABLE HERE IN FLORIDA:

Montes Alpha Carmenere 2007 90% Carmenere from the feet of the Andes; big, smooth with wonderful complexity of dark grapes and spices. $19.95

Don Maximiano Single Vineyard Estate Carmenere, 2007, 97% Carmenere, Lush Blackberries, tones of Cinnamon, $20

Emiliana Natura Carmenere, 2008, 100% Carmenere, Organic, Very Smooth, $15

Casa Silva Carmenere Reserva, 2008, 100% Carmenere, Very Smooth, layers of berries and spices, $15

ALL STAR CARMENERES, COLLECTOR WINES FOR THE BEST CELLARS BUT AFFORDABLE:

Montes Purple Angel, 92% Carmenere, Layers of Dark Berries piled on minerals and spices, smooth and languid, sensual like black lace, $50

Clos Apalta, 2007, 61% Carmenere, Velvety smooth, Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year in 2008, $85

Terrunyo Carmenere, 2004, Intense, Bordeaux-style, 90% Carmenere, $45

Carmin de Peumo Carmenere, 2005, D.O. Peumo, boutique collector’s wine, very long finish, alluring aroma, $100 if you can find it as production was minimum.

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