What does País taste like?

Expect red cherry, cranberry, earth, dried herb. Closest familiar reference: a rustic, old-vine Pinot Noir or Gamay.

País — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Tart cranberry and wild raspberry over a dusty, faintly earthy grip, so light and high-acid it drinks cool from the fridge.
Where it grows: Maule, Chile
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How do you pronounce País?: País is pronounced pah-EES.
Where does País come from?: País grows in Maule, Chile.
What does País taste like?: Expect red cherry, cranberry, earth, dried herb. Closest familiar reference: a rustic, old-vine Pinot Noir or Gamay.

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