Elegant nose of blackberry, cassis, violet, plum, spicy oak and leather. Fresh and spicy depth with tannins blended in. Graceful, concentrated and refined. Alc: 14%.

Compact on the bouquet, with a pointed combo of boysenberry and blackberry aromas. The palate is full, with plenty of acidity and stuffing. Flavors of blackberry, olive, fig and chocolate are likable and the finish is loud and powerful in typical South American style. Better value than the higher-priced Kinien Cab. Drink now through 2012.——M.S.(11/1/2010)—— 89