Infused with crushed, brambly fruits, this is a highly enjoyable, fragrant wine full of character and life. The tannins are soft, the acidity crisp and refreshing, and the palate is drenched in juicy blackberries, blueberries and cranberries which fill the mouth through to the clean, bright finish.

Floral and smoky, with elegance and mineral components to the nose. From 60-year-old dry-farmed vineyards in Maule, this is punchy and acidic, but also full of bright cassis, red plum and cherry flavors. Creamy oak gives it a vanilla-like finish, and overall it’s more than solid but a little astringent and tart. ——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 88