Dark, with plum and fig notes, this has a brawny hint underneath, with briary tannins and notes of black licorice and fruitcake that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2008. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Tupungato Valley Select to Add

Rubbery and overly woody, and the palate really burns along with high acidity and short, staccato fruit flavors. Zesty and challenging throughout; it just doesn’t push the right buttons given its reserve status and price.——M.S.(10/1/2007)—— 82