Araucano Carmenere Reserva, 2017

Grilled green & red peppers on the nose leading to thick dark berry and spiced palate.  Hearty on its own, will stand up to hearty stews and winter fare. Carmenere is a dark-skinned grape originally from the Bordeaux region, but not widely planted there today.  It is believed Carmenere came to Chile from Bordeaux in the early 19th century and is now a powerhouse wine of Chile.  Aged 10 months in French oak.  

Colchagua Valley, Chile