This dark, toasty style features ample coffee, loam and cocoa notes up front, followed by a core of braised fig and macerated black currant fruit. The finish is fleshy, toasty and broad-shouldered. Ambitious, but perhaps a bit lumbering for some folks. Drink now through 2012. 35,000 cases made, 6,200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Maipo Valley Select to Add

Berry and cola aromas are offset by a grassy/minty scent. In the mouth, the acidity is high so the feel is forward and scouring. Tastes earthy, herbal and meaty, with tobacco, black fruit, spice and mint. Full-forced and staunch; contains 15% Syrah. ——M.S.(12/1/2011)—— 87