Sometimes you need a peppery wine that’s not as brambly or deep as a Zinfandel or a Syrah might be. Enter this Carmenere that’s all about the pepper, with mild cherry, red currant and chocolate accompanying. Try a seared and salted steak and pepper it as needed after trying it with the wine. A Platinum Award winner at the 2016 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Emiliana, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) Carmenere 2013
By Rich Cook