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Elsewhere you’ll find extremely well priced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/sauvignon-blanc-wines\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e, Torrontès grown at extremely high altitudes, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carmenère.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vina-marty-pirca-carmenere-2019","title":"Viña Marty Pirca Carmenère 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor its price, this wine makes a commanding impression. A palate graced by nuances of raspberry and a hint of black pepper concludes with a lingering finish softened by tannins, promising to be a hit at any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstablished in 2008, Viña Marty is a Chilean winery rooted in familial values, birthed from a dream to craft distinguished wines resonating with end consumers. 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