TW Wines Carménère 2022

Medium-bodied elegance | Heritage French varietal | Perfect for red meat & game dishes

Tasting Notes

Striking inky aubergine colour hints at the rich characters within this sophisticated Carménère. Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and darkest cherry combine with complex notes of tobacco and earthy undertones that introduce the flavourful palate.

Dark cherry, blackcurrant leaf, tamarillo, and blackberry flavours unfold with distinctive spice and tobacco notes on the finish. Supple berry character balanced by herbaceous green peppercorn complexity (pronounced "carmen-yair").

Hand-crafted along Gisborne's Golden Slope - New Zealand's answer to Burgundy's Côtes d'Or.

The Varietal

Originally from France, Carménère found its true home in Chile where it was famously mistaken for Merlot for decades until DNA testing revealed its true identity. This heritage grape delivers the supple character that Merlot lovers adore, enhanced by distinctive herbaceous complexity.

Featured in our Americas collection, Carménère's strong association with Chilean terroir and cuisine makes it particularly brilliant with spiced dishes and chilli-based cooking - a perfect match for bold, flavourful food.

About TW Wines

Hand-crafted by Paul Tietjen and Geordie Witters along The Golden Slope - Gisborne's very own Côtes d'Or. These progressively planted vineyards produce top-quality wines that epitomise what the world expects from New Zealand wine: power, complexity, elegance, and excellent cellaring potential.

TW Wines showcase the exceptional terroir of Gisborne's premium vineyard sites, crafting wines with both immediate appeal and long-term aging potential for the cellar.