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Maquis

2008 Colchagua Valley Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Tastingroom Maquis is a stunning red wine from the renowned Colchagua Valley, showcasing a captivating blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. This vintage from 2008 is a delightful discovery for enthusiasts, presenting a full-bodied profile combined with vibrant acidity that brings freshness and liveliness to the palate. The wine demonstrates pronounced fruit intensity, with luscious notes of ripe dark berries and subtle hints of spices, revealing the complexity of its varietal composition. The tannins are notable, offering a structured mouthfeel that enhances its aging potential. This wine is finely balanced, making it an excellent choice to pair with rich dishes or to savor on its own, a testament to the exceptional terroir of Colchagua Valley.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Beef Bourguignon, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

Region:


Chile
Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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