The 2009 Carmenere has a typical smoke and powdered chocolate scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, meaty tannins and a simple, savory finish that retains decent clarity and length. Drink now-2015. Vina Arboleda is Eduardo Chadwick’s personal project in the Aconcagua Valley that began in 1999. Good value can be found here in these consistent and well made wines.Importer: Thienot USA; www.thienotusa.com

2 Full, floral, herbal and exuberant, with black fruit aromas and strong earthy, spicy notes. The palate is full, intense and balanced, with toasty, roasted flavors of blackberry, licorice and spiced fig. Saturated, lush and showing off the positives of Carmenere. ——M.S.(9/1/2011)—— 90