This is mouthfilling, but stylish and focused, offering lush cherry and raspberry fruit that's layered with additional spice and sweet tobacco notes. Nicely integrated toast frames the finish. Drink now. 9,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

This is Veramonte’s inaugural Pinot under the Ritual label, and it has a warm, meaty, leathery quality to it. The palate has thickness and beef, while the flavors run creamy, rich and sweet. Finishes with a slick of oaky butter and woodspice. Good for Chilean Pinot, but needs some fine tuning in future years. ——M.S.(7/1/2010)—— 87