Royal Flush

2008 Rapel Valley Pinot Noir

The Deck Royal Flush is an exquisite 2008 Pinot Noir hailing from the picturesque Rapel Valley. This red wine showcases a captivating ruby hue with layers of complexity that delight the senses. It boasts a medium body that is wonderfully balanced, making it an approachable choice for wine lovers of all kinds. The acidity is bright and refreshing, lending a lively quality that enhances its overall character. With fruit intensity that is prominent, expect enticing notes of cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of earthiness, creating a harmonious experience on the palate. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a velvety texture that complements the wine's richness. This Pinot Noir is crafted to be dry, allowing the fruit flavors to shine through elegantly, making it a delightful companion for a variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:

Duck Breast, Roasted Salmon, Roasted Herbed Chicken

Region:

Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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