Maquis

2009 Colchagua Valley Carmenere

The Tastingroom Maquis, a captivating red wine from the renowned Colchagua Valley, showcases the remarkable characteristics of Carmenere from the exceptional 2009 vintage. This medium-bodied beauty presents a delightful interplay of bright acidity and pronounced fruit intensity, making each sip a pleasurable experience. The tannins are firm yet approachable, providing structure without overpowering the vibrant flavors. With its well-integrated balance of flavors, this wine is dry, allowing the intriguing notes of dark berries, spices, and subtle earthiness to shine through. Ideal for any occasion, the Tastingroom Maquis embodies the elegance and charm that Colchagua Valley wines are celebrated for.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Persian Lamb Stew

Region:

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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