Very vibrant, with racy cherry fruit and a well-defined stony edge that ripples through the lengthy finish. This has the intensity of a Tavel, with more exuberant-style fruit. Drink now. -JM

Ruby-pink in color, with sweet aromas of cotton candy but also cherry, raspberry and strawberry. This is a departure from previous vintages of Cherub, which were drier and paler in color. This is more wild and ripe, but it’s nicely textured and full-bodied as roses go. Very good for Chile, but we like our roses a little more subtle and less sweet.——M.S.(5/1/2009)—— 88