Complex and also ripe and blatantly pleasing. Balsamic aromas blend with cassis, blackberry and citrus peel secents to form an exotic bouquet. It’s solid and firm in the mouth, with lemony oak framing pure berry fruit. Tight, pure and delivers the total package for Patagonian Malbec. ——M.S.(12/31/2011)—— 91

A savory and smoky wine that impresses with its licorice, spice and bacon aromas along with corpulence and length. There’s more than enough oak here, but the sandalwood, mocha and wood-driven spice notes blend into the wine’s big-berry fabric rather than dominate. Overall there’s fine balance, black fruit essence, depth of flavor and a long, toasty finish. 1,800 cases produced. Drink now through 2013.——M.S.(12/31/2010)—— 92

Lifted, vibrant violet nose. Juicy, intense, primary cassis and pepper palate. Complex and promising. Tight tannins, integrated oAk, beautiful freshness.