Spice and dark damson plum notes mingle in this rich yet bright red. Medium tannins frame the smoky finish. Drink now. 1,400 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maule / Maule Valley Select to Add

The 2009 Orzada Carmenere (100%) saw 56% of the wine aged in a mix of new and used French and American oak for 10 months. It offers up an aromatic array of cedar, dried herbs and spices, violets, and plum leading to a forward, easy-going, tasty wine that is an excellent value meant for drinking over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Select Fine Wine, Traverse City, MI; tel. (231) 932-9057

The Orzada series begins with the 2007 Carmenere Orzada. It exhibits scents of balsam wood, spice box, blueberry (and not a trace of green). Forward, nicely balanced, and savory, it will drink well through 2017. Importer: Select Fine Wine, Traverse City, MI; Tel: (231) 932-9057