Los Coches Carmenere, Rapel Valley, Chile 2020 

Grape varieties, 85% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Tintorera with 3 months of French and American oak ageing.  

The spicy dark fruit qualities of this smooth red are perfect with a wide range of roast meats, stews and full-flavoured casseroles. This wine likes meat: beef, lamb, pork and game. It’s also a good choice for ingredients that could be troublesome for other wines: tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic. Vegetable soups and mushrooms are also good alternatives and, if opting for cheeses, go for the yellow, medium-bodied type. 

“Soft, black fruit with a minty streak and mellow chocolate depth abound in this gem from Chile.”  Ollie Smith Mail On Sunday January 2016