The 2008 Monteviejo is a blend of 70% Malbec, 20% Syrah, and 10% Merlot aged for 16 months in new French oak. Deep purple in color, it exhibits an inviting nose of balsam wood, spice box, violets, rose petal, black cherry, and blueberry. This is followed by a medium- to full-bodied wine with excellent density and volume, layered, spicy black fruit, enough structure for several years of development, and a lengthy seamless finish. This tasty effort will provide peak drinking from 2013 to 2023. Importer: Bob Bofman Selections; Glenview, IL; tel. (512) 919-9463; fax (512) 727-2453