Quite heavy, sweet and like a gumball. At 60% Syrah and 40% Carmenere, this isn’t going anywhere. It’s rich, unctuous and stewy, with ultra ripe black fruit flavors and soft tannins. Lacks finesse and balance, but gives a lot of sticky berry flavor and extract.——M.S.(11/15/2008)—— 83

Tobacco leaf and pepper aromas, with modest black cherry and toast notes. Rather firm finish, with the pepper note winning out in the end. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Central Valley Select to Add

Ripe and pleasant, with red-fruit aromas that tilt toward jammy. The palate features common but rewarding dark-fruit, chocolate and vanilla flavors. And the finish is tasty, albeit heady. Weighs in a touch heavy, but could use more kick. ——M.S.(12/31/2006)—— 86