Youth shows in the mix of rubber, herbs and standard berry aromas. The palate is chunky and features solid but short fruit flavors that are reminiscent of berries and plum. A little hot in the middle, but with solid tannins as well as char and pepper on the finish.——M.S.(11/1/2008)—— 85

Both the Maipe Malbec and this Cabernet Sauvignon show very good purity of fruit and skillful winemaking. This wine is full of black-fruit aromas, depth and style. The palate pushes ripe plum and berry fruit along with chocolate, and the finish is chewy and correct in terms of tannins and structure.——M.S.(12/1/2007)—— 88