Plush, with alluring vanilla bean, macerated cherries and mocha notes that glide over well-rounded tannins. Dark and smoky finish, but not overdone. Drink now through 2008. 350 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

Hits with a subdued perfume of light berries, bramble and mushroom, but turns rather sharp and sheering on the palate. Calling it tangy and racy is almost an understatement; this wine is overtly snappy and acidic, with sharp raspberry flavors and plenty of length and drive due to the strong acidity.——M.S.(3/1/2008)—— 84

Very ripe but racy, with dark currant, plum, violet, mineral and cocoa powder notes. The long finish has plenty of fruit, but also keeps a nice floral edge. Drink now through 2008. 550 cases made, 550 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

The 2005 Syrah “Tobiano” is purple-colored with an expressive nose of spice box, pepper, leather, and blueberry. This is followed by a forward, easy-drinking wine, with light tannin in the finish. Drink it over the next several years. Importer: Kingston Family Vineyards, Portola Valley, CA; tel. (650) 854-4146