Liberally toasted, with lots of mocha and bacon notes up front, followed by velvety plum sauce and crushed blackberry fruit. The toasty edge holds sway on the cherry pie–tinged finish. For fans of the style. Drink now. 6,660 cases made, 33 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Rapel Valley Select to Add

Shows a mix of balsam wood, black fruit and olive on the bouquet. The palate offers proper body and balance along with blackberry and plum flavors that are common but nice. Finishes with some dark toastiness, licorice and pepper. A little grabby but overall it’s more than good.——M.S.(7/1/2011)—— 88