2010 Vina Leyda Carmenere

After two days of wine flights, blind tastings, wine pairings, terroir, region and vintology...what's the first thing I do when I get some time to breathe? Take a seat at the airport wine bar.

On my way to the gate, I stopped in "just to see" what was on their list...and behold, I found myself another Carmenere. I just had to try it.

2010 Vina Leyda Carmenere, Rapel Valley- Chile. Classic carmenere- Rich, black fruits like a mouth full of plum jam. Secondary elements of bay leaves, white pepper and baking spices taper into a full, albeit short, off dry finish.

I went against the grain and paired it with cheddar and gouda penne truffle pasta. At Vino Volo- SFO, San Fransisco.