Rich, Herbal & Oaky

Aromas of ripe black cherry. blackberry, tart red fruits & green herbs.

Flavors of rich & concentrated ripe black cheery, purple plum & green herbs.

Oak aging adds toast, baking spice, smoke & vanilla flavors with flint on a grippy finish.

A key grape for CA Meritage/Bordeaux Blends.

Often from...

California; Sonoma, Central Valley & Sierra Foothills, Columbia Washington State, Italy; Sicily, Bolgheri Tuscany.

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Carménère (Chilean)