The purple-colored 2010 Cabernet (50%) – Malbec (50%) is certified organic. The wine was aged for 14 months in new and used French oak. Notions of pain grille, earthy minerals, tobacco, spice box, black cherry, and black currant inform the nose of a savory, ripe, full-flavored, beautifully proportioned wine that is an outstanding value meant for drinking over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Opici Wines, Glen Rock, NJ; www.opiciwines.com

Deep crimson color; spice box, red fruits, hint of balsamic, some structure, drink now – 2016.

The opaque purple 2007 Cabernet-Malbec from Maipo was made with organically grown grapes. Aromas of cigar box, violets, cinnamon, blackcurrant and blackberry lead to a medium- to full-bodied elegant wine reminiscent of a quality Medoc. Built to age, nicely balanced and already showing some complexity, this lengthy effort will offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2022. Importer: Opici Wines, Glen Rock, NJ; www.opici.com

Just like the prior vintage, this wine may be organic but it’s not all that good. The color is opaque purple and the nose is jammy like Jungle Juice. That overconcentrated attitude is persistent, thus the feel is tannic, the flavors jumbled and the finish heavy and grabby.——M.S.(9/1/2009)—— 82