Color: Carmenere pours a rich ruby with noted purple hues. 

Aroma: the nose offers quintessential notes of wet earth, leather, and hints of fruit.  The nose is subverted by the palate; offering a fresh, plush medley of blue and red fruits accented by vanilla, black pepper, and a host of other spices. 

Palate: The combination of savory nose, plush palate, and supple tannins suggests something rich in umami, like a dish centered around mushrooms, pancetta, or bacon.