Jammy, floral aromas fold in graphite, blueberry and cassis accents. The palate is tight and firm, with mild astringency due to the strong tannins. It bears flavors of herbal berry, saline and rubbery earth, and the finish includes green herb and salt notes. — (3/1/2013) —88

Spice and floral aromas lead into a fresh core of dark kirsch and cassis fruit, with graphite and tobacco notes. A modern, full wine, with a classic edge. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Curicó / Curicó Valley Select to Add

Echeverria’s purple-colored 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve (100%) spent 12 months in French and American oak. It offers up aromas of herbs, spices, cassis, and blackberry setting the stage for a flavorful, medium-bodied, nicely balanced wine that has the structure to evolve for 1-2 years. This excellent value will offer peak drinking from 2013 to 2019. Importer: T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; www.tedwardwines.com

Berry aromas, herbal scents and leafiness dot the nose on this fresh, fairly standard Cabernet. The palate has a juicy, fresh feel and then medium-weight flavors of berry and plum mixed with mocha. Finishes slightly sweet and medicinal. ——M.S.(9/1/2011)—— 87