2008 Arboleda Carmenere - Colchagua Valley, Chile

Arboleda is a boutique winery founded by Eduardo Chadwick of Errazuriz and Vinedo Chadwick. This 100% Carmenere was hand-harvested from the Colchagua Valley, a subregion of the Rapel Valley. 60% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. It has lush black fruit flavors with some spice and chocolately notes. Because the wine has ripe fruit, medium body and soft tannins, it can pair with a variety of foods and even spicy dishes.