Polished, with a straightforward beam of linzer torte and vanilla backed by a licorice-tinged finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Colchagua Valley Select to Add

A bit lemony and tight to start with; aromas of roasted berry, coffee, shoe polish and tar are hard and dark. In the mouth, it’s fresh and tannic, with forward flavors of black fruit, herbs, dark chocolate and toast. Shows some heat and burn on the finish, but it’s a concentrated, full-force wine.——M.S.(2/1/2011)—— 87