The 2008 Malbec Gran Reserva was aged in French oak for 14-16 months. Aromas of cedar, rose petal, cherry cola, spice box, and assorted black fruits lead to a dense, large-scaled powerful Malbec that will benefit from2-3 years of cellaring Its drinking window will extend from 2014 to 2023. Vina Chocalan began operations in the Maipo Valley in 2000.Importer: Domaine Select Wine Estates, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

The 2007 Malbec Gran Reserva is purple in color with an inviting nose of cedar, Asian spices, lavender, black cherry, and plum. Structured on the palate, with spicy flavors and decent balance, it is in need of greater depth. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; Tel: (212) 279-0799

The 2006 Malbec Gran Reserva is opaque purple-colored with a fragrant perfume of spice box, smoke, black cherry, and blackberry. Friendly and forward, it has some underlying structure, 2-3 years of aging potential, plenty of spicy black fruit on the palate, and a lengthy finish. It will have a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2021. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; Tel: (212) 279-0799