The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva contains 10% Syrah in its blend. The wine spent 12 months in new and one year French oak barriques. A bit tight and reticent at the present time, it has plenty of fruit and the structure for aging so if it comes together over the next 2-3 years, it could well achieve an outstanding score. Terra Noble is a family-owned bodega founded in 1992. It owns four farms in four different valleys as well managing a number of long-term grape contracts.Importer: Winebow, Inc, New York, NY; www.winebow.com

Layers of wild blackberry, boysenberry and cherry mingle with hints of briar, graphite and salted black licorice. Fresh, with fine tannins adding weight to the juicy finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.??–NW??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Colchagua Valley Select to Add

Gritty and blackened on the nose, with heavy char and lemony oak aromas to go with black fruit scents. The palate is firm and choppy, with full tannic bite and then lemony black fruit flavors that show molasses and baked flavors. Oaky and tight on the finish, with herbal accents and grab. ——M.S.(12/1/2011)—— 86