Dark and mouthfilling, this delivers roasted tobacco, fig and espresso notes laced with a hint of braised chestnut and sweet earth. Offers plenty of flesh through the smoky finish. A touch old-school in style, and well done. Drink now through 2013. 3,800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Maipo Valley Select to Add

Quite ripe, with braised fig and mulled currant fruit that slightly overwhelms the loamy tannin structure, while dark coffee and bittersweet cocoa notes linger on the finish. Big, but lacks some definition. This was the better of two bottles. Contains 11 percent Syrah. Drink now through 2010. 1,500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Maipo Valley Select to Add

A broad-shouldered wine, with lots of coffee and bacony toast up front, followed by dark plum, prune, cocoa and loam notes. Has a bit of a chewy feel, but there's plenty of flesh. Brief cellaring should tame this. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2010. 1,700 cases made.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Maipo Valley Select to Add