This offers modest black cherry and tobacco leaf notes, with a soft finish. Drink now. 1,110 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Colchagua Valley Select to Add

The red wines begin with the 2010 Merlot saw 25% of the wine aged in American oak for 5 months. Cedar, violets, spice box, and black currant aromas set the stage for a spicy, smooth-textured, easy-going wine that will provide enjoyment over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Kysela Pere & Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228

The opening of dusty raspberry fruit, spice and saucy herbal notes is what you’d expect from Chilean Merlot. There’s some heat to the medium-sized palate along with raspberry and pepper flavors. Dry and peppery as well on the finish, and a tad bit roasted.——M.S.(9/1/2010)—— 86