Maturing, with fig, coffee and bittersweet ganache flavors backed by hints of roasted vanilla bean and cedar. This is still fleshy on the finish, with dark fruit and spice notes lingering. Malbec and Merlot. Drink now through 2012. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add

Malbec with 30% Merlot; Numina starts off with dark mineral and crude oil aromas that give way to floral scents before flavors of cherry, blackberry, chocolate and pepper. There’s a lot going on and overall this attempt at a high-end, powerful red blend is successful. It’s much better balanced than many of Salentein’s “bigger” wines, including Primus.——M.S.(8/1/2008)—— 90