Deep dark red in colour with intense notes of ripe plums, black currants and dark chocolate, along with a firm tannic structure and pronounced acidity. Carménère makes an excellent everyday food pairing wine for several reasons. For one, the naturally high acidity makes for excellent pairing next to foods with higher acidity sauces. Another benefit is Carménère herbaceous peppercorn-like flavour that often embellishes roasted meats, from chicken to beef. Finally, the lower tannin in Carménère makes it a friendly option for lighter, less fatty dishes. In short, this is one to keep around for just about everything.