Polished and restrained, with supple layers of red and black currant fruit woven with roasted vanilla, cedar and coffee notes that extend the finish. Drink now through 2010. 2,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Curicó / Molina Select to Add

Dark and woody, with toasty berry flavors and tons of coffee, toast and length to the finish. That all sounds fine and dandy, but the issue that keeps this wine from rising higher is overwrought, burning acidity. It just has too much zest and sizzle in the midpalate, and thus begs for food. ——M.S.(11/15/2008)—— 86

Elegant, restrained style, with cocoa powder, red currant, cedar and mineral notes that glide over fine-grained tannins. Understated, but nicely balanced, and has deceptive depth. Drink now through 2008. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Curicó / Molina Select to Add

Mildly candied and medicinal on the nose, but ripe across the palate. Berry and cassis flavors are supported by firm, stocky tannins. There’s coffee, tobacco and wood resin on the finish, and it could probably use another year or so in bottle to lose its bite. Best in late 2008. Imported by Orvino Imports.——M.S.(3/1/2008)—— 88

Mature, with coffee, cedar and vanilla notes leading the way for dried currant and cherry fruit. Coffee and cedar take over on the finish, which stays supple. For fans of the style. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Curicó / Molina Select to Add