Tasting notes:

The Viñedos Vermonte Carmenere organic vineyards are in Colchagua Valley about 45km from the Pacific Coast. Here, the grapes can ripen well on the mixed clay-loam and stony soils with plenty of sunshine hours and cooling night temperatures to preserve acidity. This captivating Carmenere shows a deep purple-black colour, blackberry and black cherry fruit with sweet green and red peppers and a touch of peppermint and an overlay of cedarwood. Rich and sweet-fruited, the wine has full body and intense fruit framed by linen-textured tannins and fresh acidity. Quite warm in alcohol, but balanced, textured and long, the wine will match pork shoulder with garlic, cumin and chili flakes. served with puréed sweet potatoes, or sliced-and-seared butternut squash. (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)