Tesco Finest Kulapelli Cabernet Carmenere 75cl

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This Chilean wine is our favourite as we find that it compliments every sort of meal. We can rely upon it to be of a consistent standard and can confidently serve it to dinner guests. We are always complimented on our choice of wine. The flavour is rich without being over powering, but full and satisfying.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I note many positive comments about the 2011 vintage of this blend which are very much in line with my enjoyment of earlier years. I must have been very unlucky with the recent cases of the 2011 deivered to me as I have found the bottles drunk so far have been far below the standard I had become accustomed to from this wine. I found it thin, light in both body and colour, very lacking in the full, spicy flavours of earlier vintages and when I did a direct comparison with a 2010 vintage bottle I still had the difference was staggering - the 2011 seemed a watered down version or a poor quality merlot at best. This wine was on my list of regular buys but I would not want more of this quality.

Very reasonable wine. Benefited from putting through a vinturi. Good with food e.g. goulash, but could be drunk as everyday wine.

This review is for the 2012 vintage

This is the fifth vintage of this excellent blend I have bought and it never disappoints. The use of Carmenere with the Cab Sav gives a distinct character. You will have to pay a lot more to get anything better. We were happy to use the 2007 vintage as table wine at our son's wedding - and so were our guests!

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A lovely smooth red with a hint of spice. perfect for casseroles and game. From the Maipo Valley in Chile which are always good quality wines at excellent prices.

This review is for the 2010 vintage

I purchased this wine as it was on offer for around half the regular price at £5.99, at that price it represents good value for money. It is a medium dark colour, has a smooth mellow flavour , ripe with berries and an aftertaste of vanilla essence that leaves the mouth brimming with taste. Can be shelved for a couple of years but I will enjoy it now. I would highly recommend when on offer again and would revisit myself. I would probably look for a smoother full Chilean Carmenere or a good quality Argentinian Malbec if I was wanting a special wine for a special event though. Overall 8 / 10.

bought this wine for my wife who enjoys a smooth red with good flavour. For the price this wine is very enjoyable and not too heavy.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I prefer Carmenere on its own as I like wines with plenty of body but this is a good mix and produces a very drinkable red. I have bought previous years and it is always good quality. Needs to be bought at the right price, however.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A great tasting, fruity, full bodied wine, will certainly buy more.

A lovely fruity wine well priced excellent value for money

lovely.I ordered 6,closely followed by another 12.Will not order any more for a while because it will spoil my New Year resolution!

I enjoy my wine and tried this as it was on offer, and had good reviews, using my clubcard vouchers! What a gem! This wine is thoroughly enjoyable and very smooth on the palate. I am looking forward to buying my next 6 mouth watering bottles..try it you wont regret it

This review is for the 2011 vintage

We are not wine experts, but this is a delicious wine, deep flavour and fruity - enjoyed over the holidays.

A nice very drinkable wine which we came across 'by accident'. We liked it so much as a good every day wine that we bought a second box and may well add more before it runs out. It is our sort of wine, about the right sweetness and very smooth especially after warming and breathing.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Especially if you take advantage of a blanket overall discount on all wines. Goes well with hearty meat dishes, especially in winter! Will buy again

Bought this wine having read previous good reviews . A rich warm fruity and smoothe wine. Will definately be buying again. Especially good value when on offer.

A very mediocre wine which quite honestly I only bought because of the double up points tokens. I have to say I find Tesco's finest very disappointing and wont be purchasing again - I would rather buy a really good bottle of wine when on half price offer.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A superb red, great value for money, better than many reds twice the price. Easy to drink with a great taste. Good with just about any food and on it's own. Will certainly buy this wine again.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is undoubtedly one of the best red wines I have had for some time and exceedingly good value when it was on offer at half-price.

Another little gem. Strong enough to cope with a rich meat sauce and with meat smothered with garlic. Yet still affordable - especially if Tesco gives me a coupon. We pay too much for a brand name and tradition - this one is for red wine drinkers who can't afford the fancy prices asked for French plonk.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

one of my favourites from tesco never had a duff bottle always been a good choice

Wonderful, you would be hard pressed to find a better wine for the price, warm and powerful yet wonderfully smooth.......had so many bottles now i've lost count !

I don't normally drink red wine by itself but this cab sav carmenere is so smooth, mellow and delicious that I found myself happily imbibing. Although mellow it is by no means bland.and there are lots of lovely fruit flavours to enjoy. So good that when we tried the first bottle I went online and bought a dozen more.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This 13.5% blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere is created in Chile's second largest wine-producing area [Cental Valley Region]. Within that area lies the Maipo Valley, home ot the Kulapelli vinyard, maker of this delightful, fruity and well-balanced accompaniment to red meats, stews and tasty casseroles. It will become even better if kept for a few years - but can you resist it for that long. Doubtful.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This wine was easy to the pallet and good with Steak meal, also easy to drink on its own. Goes down too quickly!

I'll echo what most reviews say about this wine its simply superb. Smooth to drink, i've just ordered another 12 bottles on line. I bought a bottle by accident at my local store, and after searching for the perfect wine i think i've found it.Homer

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A generous 3 stars only due to the price tag being under £5. Nice blackcurrent nose but on the palate I found it a bit unbalanced, an unpleasant 'stalky' finish, slightly medicinal. There's well made wines with good tannin levels and there cheaply made wines where too much green is thrown in... Having said that, not a deal breaker with red meat as it does stand up to it but without food it's floors are highlighted..

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is one of my favourite wines - very smooth and flavourful without too much tannin. Over the years it has been consistently good and is particularly excellent value when on offer. The current Clubcard Voucher exchange deal combined with 33% discount bring it down to £3/bottle - an absolute bargain!

Loved this wine, pound for pound this has to be the best value for money wine available. Delicious.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Cannot fault this for value and taste. Full of flavour and ideal for weekend roasts or enjoying on its own. A staple in our household.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

£6 a bottle, delicate & deep. A nice, tasty red for any occassion.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I've tried a good number of the Tesco range wines over the last few years and often 'take a chance' on something I've never tried. But I still come back to this one ! It's just perfect for me - very smooth, full of flavour and not too 'heavy'. I've introduced a number of friends to this and they all agree - a great wine and, when it's on offer , excellent value.

Great wine with any red meat or just for pleasure drinking.it has lovely aromas with a nice vanlla and plummy taste would recommend. taste more like an expensive wine.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Quite a bit of depth to this wine, with a hint of bitterness to complement the full red fruit flavours. It's gratifying that the alcohol content is a modest 13.5%, setting it against the trend of overly powerful reds. Exceptional value at the sale price I bought it at; probably worth the usual list price.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Have been drinking this wine for a number of years and always found it to be consistently good.Although it is £9 per bottle in shops I usually wait until there is an offer, either on line or in store. Keep up the good work.

We keep this wine in house always, it has become a firm favourite and represents excellent value, for everyday drinking.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

We love this well rounded full bodied red wine from Chile. It has aromas of blackberries and a slightly peppery finish. It goes very nicely with any red meat and is also very drinkable on it's own. We visited Chile earlier this year and loved drinking their Carmenere when we visited the vineyards and this wine is as good as those we tasted. We highly recommend this wine for the Christmas celebrations.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I buy this wine regularly, it's my favourite. deliciosly smooth yet fairly full bodied I find the blend is nicer than a straight Cabernet or Carmenere, Shiraz etc. Smooth and fruity , everyone I give this to says from the first mouthful - it's delicious.

This wine is really smooth with nice fruit flavours. This has become our favourite red wine, so easy to drink.