The first wine of the estate, Altair, is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2003 Altair is dark ruby with an excellent perfume of pain grille, spice box, red currants and black currants. This is followed by a supple wine with light tannins made in an elegant style. The flavors are ripe and the oak, tannin, and acidity are well-integrated. Give this Bordeaux look-alike 2-3 years of bottle aging and drink it through 2025. Importer: Prestige Chateaux & Domaines, Miami, FL; tel. (305) 406-2150

Offers a thick layer of toast as cover for medium-weight plum and berry fruit with tobacco and herb notes. Slightly firm and chewy through the finish. Solid, but forsakes purity for concentration. Drink now through 2008. 1,500 cases made. -JM

Terrific Chilean red wine; seductive and succulent, with a beautiful burgundy hue matched by pure, ripe Bordeaux-like flavors. Deep and satisfying, and smooth as silk. If ever a Chilean red ranked as world class, this is it. Imported by Bacchus International. ——M.S.(11/1/2005)—— 94