Densely packed with fig sauce, blueberry and blackberry fruit, all wound together by dark cocoa, black licorice and fruitcake notes. The long, fleshy finish has impressive depth, with lingering mint and dark coffee notes. Drink now through 2011. 9,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add

Graham cracker is the lead aroma, and that’s followed by jammy fruit, cookie dough and finally a touch of raisin. The palate is plump for an ’08, with berry flavors, herbal notes and some bitterness. A touch clipped and rough, but a good effort for a tough year. ——M.S.(3/1/2011)—— 88