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Enter the Root:1 Carmenere, 2007. The bottle design drew me in. A compelling story wrapped around a vine, a saucy little tab on the neck, like a scarf blowing in the wind. I could have chosen the Cabernet Sauvignon but had never heard of Carmenere and love a new find.
From the Colchagua Valley in Chili, the Carmenere has "rich flavors of plum, blackberry and spice." It made our homemade meal of Pork Loin, Bleu Cheese Mashed Potato and Green Beans quite special (although Matthew's good cooking is special in itself). I found it a smooth, full bodied fruity flavor with a spicy little kick of after notes. Much more refined than my beloved Sangiovese varietal.
No word on how this winery has weathered the earthquake, but I am prepared to support them fully by buying more Root:1 wine.
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