The 2008 Jubilo is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Malbec aged for 12 months in 70% new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it gives up an alluring nose of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, incense, black currant, and black cherry. This is followed by an already complex, velvety-textured, plush wine with layered fruit, excellent volume, impeccable balance, and a lengthy finish. Drink it from 2013 to 2023. Tikal is the personal project of Ernesto Catena, son of Nicolas Catena, and brother of Laura Catena. The 2009 Natural and 2009 Patriota are reviewed in the Argentina Value report in the previous on-line Issue.Importer: Vine Connections, Sausalito, CA; tel. (415) 332-8466; fax (415) 332-8668