Wine & Spirits:  Rated as Exceptional examples of their type.  "This starts with a smooth impression of ripe fig before fresher red fruit scents reveal the wine's tension. If you open it now, you'll need lamb to tame its rustic young tannins. But the sweet fruit and crunchy acidity will sustain it as those tannins mature in the cellar-probably at its best in four or five years." Oct 2010

Winery:  "The colour is intense - a full, purple red, nearly opaque in depth.  Aromas are fruit-driven, displaying rich, expressive blackberries.  The palate is mouth-filling and powerful with good structure set off by velvety tannins.  The Monastrell grape brings black fruit, with the Tempranillo providing juiciness and a refreshing quality, while the Cabernet Sauvignon adds spiciness.  These three varieties come together to shape a well-structured, concentrated and intensely aromatic blend."

Wired For Wine:  "C" is for Caramba, winelovers!  It's what might fly from your lips when you take your first sip of this Bodegas Carchelo C Jumilla.  And at this price, it is truly a win-win.  We think your first bottle would go beautifully with chicken skewers with a tarragon-pistachio pesto.  Deleitable!  The intense red and blue fruit, hits of mint and licorice, seductive smoke and rustic young tannins make this Carchelo a natural with all sorts of meats from grilled poultry to beef, lamb and game.  Call out the tasty tannins of this Jumilla with a Brazilian-style grilled steak with a garlicky marinade and dipping sauce.  The smoky, peppery side of this capital "C" will bring an olive-and-breadcrumb crusted rack of lamb to new savory heights.  If it's the bright fruit you're looking to show off, then we suggest roasted venison and shallots with a dried cranberry gravy.  Oh my.  Don't make them wait too long, because your diners will most definitely want mas.  Open another bottle and fill the glasses once more, and enjoy them with a French Tomme de Savoie cheese.  It is smooth, with a melt-in-the-mouth texture, and a nutty, earthy flavor which is perfect for this Spanish stud.  Time to get that Caramba on!!

Bottle:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  40% each of Tempranillo and Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol:  14.0%
Ageing:   3 months in new French oak
Region:   Jumilla, Murcia, Spain