Massal refers to a style of propagating in vineyards in which cuttings from successful vines are planted in the vineyard and allowed to develop into their own vines over time, with their own unique differences. This method allows for greater diversity in the vineyard. It’s a pretty old school, laborious practise, but the results are there that when handled with the correct care and attention the resultant crop can be more interesting and a truer expression of terroir. This is certainly the case for this Carmenere from Clos de Luz. We’ve been long time fans of their entry level Carmenere blend, so it was a no brainer to go after this. Juicy black fruit shines alongside the signature note of herbaceous green bell pepper, which has an earthy quality to it. Finishing up with firm oak presence and spice notes of licorice, cloves, and pepper makes for an impressive wine that’s BBQ ready.