Polished, with sweet toast, plum and licorice flavors backed by a vanilla-filled finish. Friendly and forward. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Lots of mocha, vanilla and oak aromas and flavors are draped all over this full-bodied, basic Syrah. In between the folds of creamy, sweet wood character you’ll find raspberry fruit, linear acidity and resin. Medium-level fruit, semisharp acids and lots of oak equal a wine of acceptable quality.——M.S.(11/1/2010)—— 83

Very ripe and forward, with a minty/mocha edge to the blueberry fruit. Round and friendly, though maybe too fruity for some. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Tough cherry and plum aromas lead it off, followed by simple, semitart raspberry flavors. There’s not much depth or complexity; the palate bounces along inoffensively, and the finish is quick and light. Clean and basic wine.——M.S.(12/31/2009)—— 84