Duende originates from "dueño de casa" (master of the house) and is said to be a spirit of inspiration, especially in reference to art. Duende is the power that directs its dwelling place towards making something extraordinary, unique, inimitable.

Located in Chestertown, a small historic town along the Chester River, Casa Carmen is a member vineyard of The Wine Collective that produces artisanal crafted Old World-style wines of uncompromising quality.