Smells roasted and spicy, with an herbal, brushy character. Tannic and tight in the mouth, with pinching grip and flavors of herbal plum and berry. The finish turns up fresh tomato and drying tannins. Seems high in red fruit acidity.——M.S.(4/1/2012)—— 86

Smoky and penetrating aromas include cherry, cassis, olive and spicy tobacco. The palate is juicy and racy to the point of aggressive, while the flavor mix of herbs, berry, tobacco, mint and plum screams out Maipo Cab. Finishes scratchy and a little hot, with bitter chocolate as the lasting flavor.——M.S.(12/1/2011)—— 88

Rustic early on due to aromas of leather, horseradish and black cherry, but also balanced, juicy and fresh. The palate of cherry, raspberry and cassis flavors is composed and pleasant, while the finish is dark, smoky and peppered. Has that textbook Chilean Cab feel and flavor. ——M.S.(12/1/2009)—— 88