Valdivieso’s 2009 Carmenere Single Vineyard is purple/black in color with a brooding nose of toasty oak, spice box, earth notes, lavender, black cherry and blueberry. On the palate, it reveals a large-scaled, back-strapping personality with big fruit and plenty of ripe tannin, all in balance. It merits 6-8 years of cellaring at which point it could turn into something special. Importer: Not known