The 2009 Premium Carmenere CA1 Andes was sourced entirely from the Los Lingues estate. It spent 10 months in new French and American oak barriques. Notions of allspice, smoke, game, meat, and herbs give the nose an almost Syrah-like character. Structured on the palate and in need of at least 2-3 years of additional cellaring, this medium-bodied offering is impeccably balanced and lengthy but it will require some patience by those who buy it. Terra Noble is a family-owned bodega founded in 1992. It owns four farms in four different valleys as well managing a number of long-term grape contracts.Importer: Winebow, Inc, New York, NY; www.winebow.com

The 2008 Carmenere CA1 Andes is deep purple in color with an enticing nose of spice box, violets, earth notes, and blueberry. Dense, sweetly-fruited and powerful on the palate, this is a plush effort that is all about pleasure. This outstanding value can be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. Importer: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; www.winebow.com

Restrained, complex nose of oak spice and cedar, dark fruit, meat and vivid blackcurrant. Elegant style with a firm structure, fine tannins and savoury notes. Alc: 14%.