Brooding nose of dark currant preserves, truffles, hoisin sauce and tar, with muscular black currant, mineral, earth and roasted meat notes on the palate. Crammed with stuff, this drinks like a young Graves and needs cellaring to stretch out fully. Cabernet Sauvignon with 5 percent Carmenère. Best from 2004 through 2007. 1,990 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile Select to Add

This mystery blend of several red grapes carries no specific region of origin, but suffice it to say that it’s another good red from the Odfjell Vineyards stable. It’s full-bodied, a bit heavy and murky, yet still lively. Flavors of cherry, plum, vanilla and licorice are pushed by a healthy dash of oak. Modestly tannic, with full acidity. ——M.S.(8/1/2004)—— 88