A jammy red, with dark layers of plum sauce, berry compote and spice. Juicy acidity keeps it fresh, while full tannins add weight to the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. Drink now.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Patagonia / Neuquén Select to Add

Modest lemony aromas set up additional scents of balsam wood, dried cherry, plum and spice. The palate is forward, maybe a touch sharp in terms of acidity, with rustic, roasted, leathery flavors. It is a big wine that finishes lively and also a little rooty and roasted. Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot is the blend.——M.S.(11/1/2010)—— 89

Fin del Mundo’s 2006 Special Blend is composed of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec, and 20% Merlot that spent 12 months in French oak before bottling without fining or filtration. It offers up an expressive nose of cedar, earth notes, violets, black currant, and black cherry. On the palate it displays ample fruit, if a bit one-dimensional, along with a firm structure, good flavors, and medium-length. Drink this attractive offering over the next 6-8 years. Importer: Gaucho Imports, Albuquerque, NM; tel. (817) 313-6369