The 2009 Pinot Noir was aged in first and second use French oak for 7-8 months. Aromas of toast, cherry, cassis, and cinnamon lead to an elegant, racy style of Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied, velvety-textured, and sweetly fruited, it will provide pleasure over the next 5-6 years. Vina Chocalan began operations in the Maipo Valley in 2000.Importer: Domaine Select Wine Estates, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

Chocalan’s 2008 Pinot Noir Gran Reserva is medium ruby red with a restrained bouquet of cedar, spice box, cherry and raspberry. On the palate, it is smooth-textured with a bit of underlying tannin and savory red fruit flavors. Give this tasty effort 2-3 years to round out and drink it through 2018. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; Tel: (212) 279-0799