Spicy, fresh, extracted.
Chile's flagship Carmenere variety is a rarity in the Okanagan but Moon Curser is an advocate of more obscure varieties like this one.
Aromas of black pepper and purple berries, iodine, kirsch and chocolate, coffee and wild herbs are echoed on the palate. It leads with freshness and purple fruit and culminates in tealeaf and toasted oak; it seems overly extracted, which manifests in overarching bitterness. The mid-palate seems hollow and the finish sharp. I recommend decanting before serving but this does not supply the enjoyment I found in the previous vintage.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 22nd, 2020

Succulent, fresh, spicy.
Chile's flagship Carmenere is always smartly represented by Osoyoos' Moon Curser. Grown in the South Okanagan heat the 2019 has piquant red berry aromas layered with red plum, cedar chips, tobacco, fennel seeds a hint of clove. Mimicking the nose, the palate fresh with juicy red fruit, toasted oak and charred chocolate. It's succulent with good persistence and firm but polished tannins.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 21st, 2021

Succulent, smooth, spicy.
Chile's flagship Carmenere is smartly represented by Mooncurser. Grown in the South Okanagan, this one is spicy; crushed black peppercorns, smoked spices and charred tobacco are lifted by wild forest berries and red plums. Fresh and medium-bodied with flavours of strawberry, tealeaf and spice. Smooth overall, with good levity. I found this vintage to be somewhat hollow in the mid-palate.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 1st, 2019

Succulent, fragrant, spicy.
Chile's flagship Carmenere is smartly represented by Mooncurser. Grown in the South Okanagan, this one is wonderfully fragrant; expect purple fruits, and flowers, vanilla roasted red bell peppers and espresso, leather and brown spice aromas. It has a fresh and friendly palate, a juicy demeanor and long textural finish.
Good levity and drink-ability.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 22nd, 2019

Succulent, supple, spicy.
Chile's flagship Carmenere has been wonderfully represented by the South Okanagan, this one is spicy and savoury with succulent red fruits, vanilla, violets and mocha aromas. The palate is an echo of the nose; supple and spicy, deftly woven and chocolaty, with excellent balance and character.
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 10th, 2018