Dark, brooding style, with espresso and chocolate notes at the fore, supported by blackberry and currant fruit, with plenty of smoky toast. Burly finish picks up some herbal and cocoa hints. Drink now through 2006. 1,750 cases made.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Colchagua Valley Select to Add

Jammy, with strawberry aromas dominating the soft, meaty nose. In the mouth, you’ll find round, mature fruit defined by red plum, cassis and pepper. It ends with rich, ripe, saturated notes, but not much acidity and only modest tannins. ——M.S.(6/1/2004)—— 87