Carignan can be a little rough and ready. Its usually used to make simple table wine, but this is something quite different. Everything is focussed on quality. Its made using grapes from at least fifty-year-old vinessome are even a hundred years old. Such age means that the yield of grapes from each vine is tinyand the flavours are really concentrated. Part of it is aged in oak to give it some good structure, but its still a really juicy, fresh wine. It was made to be really easy-drinkingand it really does slip down oh-so-easily. Its packed with brambly fruit flavours. Blackberry. Cherry. A hint of vanilla and spice. This style of Carignan is absolutely delicious with roast pork or a meaty chicken casserole.