Rounded and fleshy, with a mocha note weaving in on the raspberry, plum and blackberry fruit. Nice hint of licorice snap on the finish. Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

The 2007 Familia IV is a blend of 50% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, and 10% Merlot aged for 14 months in first use French oak. Dark ruby-colored, this blend offers up aromas of cedar, scorched earth, black cherry, and black currant. Medium-bodied, ripe, and savory, this forward, flavorful effort can be enjoyed over the next 6 years.Importer: Fleischer International, Houston TX, Tel: (713) 305-6992 and 57 Mainstreet Imports, New York, NY; tel. (516) 946-9845

Rustic and stemmy, with burnt, nutty aromas leading to a thick palate of stemmy black fruit flavors. Herbal, tannic and stemmy throughout, so at least there’s continuity between the nose, palate and finish.——M.S.(5/1/2010)—— 83