#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions

“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend”

If you were wondering when we would feature a value priced wine, wonder no longer. The wait is over and it’s time to embrace the wines that are fun and affordable.

The Lost Grape of Bordeaux discovered in Chile masquerading as a Merlot and so the story begins. Carmenère is something in between a Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenère has great depth of deep purple colour, a jammy fruity aroma, and soft tannins, just like Merlot, but it also has more complexity and earthiness, like Cabernet. These same Carmenère grapes that have enchanced the Merlot of Chile for over 100 years add a distinctive style and character of their own.

CARMENERE – (oops)™ SPICY SPLENDOR

Valle Central, Chile

100% Carmenère

With vivid red tones, aromas of red ripe fruit and chocolate, this spicy beauty is well structured for a smooth finish. Fabulous with gamey meats and lamb.

Deep ruby in colour with a good structure and silky texture. Sensual flavours of black and red fruit mingle with intense spicy notes. Soft tannis with an elegant finish, it pairs well with heavier meat, pasta and cheese.

Examples of great pairings: Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Osso Bucco, Sharp Cheddar

$14.99 available at select BC Liquor Stores

Wine notes courtesy of the winery. Wine notes in italics courtesy of BC Liquor Stores website. Images: MyVanCity. Bottle shot pictured with red wine glass from Josephenin Huett. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.