A great start

               

I bought this wine on a whim because I had asked M- for a few recommendations under $10 and this was great. Every bit as good as a $25 bottle of Merlot.

Full-bodied;  slight spiciness;  very drinkable.

Purchased at New England Beverage Company:
550 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT
203-795-5050 on 3/8/2014

Mario recommended this & a Castel Malbec.

This Marchigue Carmenere Grand Reserve (sku 57880) was 8.99
The Castel Malbec (sku 58297) was 9.99 I'll comment on the Malbec next (maybe tonight)

MM29

Purchase Online as of 3/16/2014:
http://citywinecellar.com/red-wine/carmenere/marchigue-carmenere-gran-reserva-2010-750ml.html