The 2006 Founder’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in French oak for 16 months and spent another year in bottle prior to release. It displays a brooding personality, an expressive nose of sandalwood, exotic spices, damp earth, violets, espresso, black currant, and blackberry, and a sense of elegance despite its size. Layered, complex, and intensely flavored, this lengthy effort has the balance and structure to evolve for another 4-5 years. It offers a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2026. Importer: Vision Wine & Spirits, Secaucus, NJ; tel. (201) 210-0400

Fairly earthy on the nose, with some compost and leafiness to go with chunky berry fruit aromas. The palate is full, simple, chunky and a touch choppy, with cherry, raspberry and vanilla flavors. Creamy if a bit sticky on the finish, but mature and ready to drink——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 87

Undurraga’s high-tier Cabernet is an austere wine with strength and hard tannins but very little elegance. The bouquet issues a strong blast of rubbery red fruit, which is backed by jammy but rough red-fruit flavors. To this taster, this producer’s standard premium wines offer better value.——M.S.(12/31/2006)—— 84

Seductive, with cherry, earth and chocolate-covered raisin on the bouquet. Ripe black fruit coats the sticky palate, while background flavors of tobacco and molasses are both sweet and spicy. Finishes long and nice enough, even if there are some austere tannins in the final analysis. Imported by Undurraga USA. ——M.S.(5/1/2006)—— 88