Miguel Torres - Cordillera de los Andes Carmenere - Central Valley, Chile

Producer Profile
The Torres family had been making wine for about 100 years in Spain when they uprooted, bought vineyards, and started making wine in Chile in the 1970s. From revitalizing local grapes such as Pais to championing organic viticulture, the Torres family has been a force in Chile, pushing quality in a sea of mass-market wines.

Tasting Notes
Rich black cherry and plum is followed quickly by all of the pepper - green bell peppers and cracked black pepper. On the palate clove and vanilla come forward, showing some oak aging.

Pairing Suggestions
Classic lamb chops with garlic and oregano. Side of whatever your favorite potato preparation is.