Floral & Finessed
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Named for the humble garage that served as their initial base of operations, Garage Wine Co. was started in 2001 by home grown Canadian, Derek Mossman, his wife Pilar Miranda & their friend Alvaro Peña. As a first-generation cellar, the wine making project grew through the team's work with small farmers, deeply connected to traditional farming communities & practices left behind by the mainstream wine business. Today, they continue to revive old vineyards across a veritable mosaic of parcels amongst the Maule Valley and Itata. With a precise focus on small lots, regenerative agriculture and explorative vinification, the wines have become some of Chile's most highly coveted and sought-after bottles.
The grapes used for this wine come from the Truquilemu Vineyard - or 'Truqui' as she is lovingly called. This site has been rented long-term and worked according to old-school methods; by hand and horse with the same patience and care that many generations of curators have shown these vines over the years.
Made from a field blend Carignan with splashes of País and Syrah, this vintage shows a touch more tannin than its predecessor along with beautifully layered fruit that blooms with time in the glass. Medium-weighted on the palate and notes of lavender and violet florals are carefully weft between red berry fruits and tart cranberry freshness. The 2019 vintage will age 5-10 years effortlessly, but this wine is becoming more drinkable in its youth.
Pairs nicely with slow roasted pork and lightly charred sweet peppers.
