A ripe red, with spicy dark plum and cherry notes framed by modest tannins that lead to smoke-tinged finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add

Leafy and mature, with roasted cherry and drying woody aromas. The fruit runs sweet and plummy, with a distinct roasted quality that ends in caramel, burnt brown sugar and woodspice. Features some richness but also fading qualities. Must drink now.——M.S.(11/1/2008)—— 86

Lugubrious, earthy and stewy, with leather, mint and barnyard aromas. The palate, once aired out, shows muscled-up plum and burnt coffee, while the finish deals chocolate and starchy tannin. Seems to be aiming higher than it reaches. Imported by The San Francisco Wine Exchange. ——M.S.(11/15/2005)—— 83