The 2007 Bradisismo (Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere) flows across the palate with radiant fruit and an open, engaging personality. Fine, silky tannins provide the backdrop as this expressive, tasty red opens up in the glass. Dark raspberries, flowers, tar, chocolate, licorice and French oak inform the close. There is a bit of astringency on the finish that may be the result of too much oak or overly toasted barrels given the wine’s mid-weight structure. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405

Beautiful fruit, juicy and fresh, red cherry fruit. The palate is fresh and balanced with plenty of pure red fruit charcaters, good length.