This savory-forward red is set up nicely by aromas of freshly turned soil and chrysanthemums, picking up raspberry and Santa Rosa plum flavors on a lithe frame. Gathers momentum around fresh acidity, ending with notes of chocolate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2033. 500 cases imported.??–AR??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Maipo Valley Select to Add

Shows alluring notes of mint and wild cherry, with flavors of raspberry and red currant. Sleek and fresh, with an engaging juiciness, revealing dark chocolate notes on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2019. 75 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Maipo Valley Select to Add

The flagship 2008 Catalina is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carmenere, and 7% Cabernet Franc aged 14 months in new French oak. The fruit was sourced from low yields of only 1.6 tons per acre. Notions of pain grille, pencil lead, exotic spices, incense, black currant, and blackberry set the stage for a structured, plush, nicely proportioned Blend that will benefit from an additional 2-3 years of cellaring. It has a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2023. Santa Ema has been a reliable source of value priced wines for a number of years. Importer: TGIC Importers, Woodland Hills, CA; www.tgicimporters.com

The 2007 Catalina is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carmenere, and 7% Cabernet with an expressive nose, spicy flavors, good aging potential, and a sense of elegance. Give it 3-4 years of additional bottle age and drink it for 2013 to 2022 if not longer. Importer: TGIC Importers, Woodland Hills, CA; tel: (818)225-5100

Smoky, rubbery and sweet on the nose, with mocha and caramel shadings. The palate, however, is more tight and narrow; the feel is fresh and blazing, while the flavors are piercing and suggest red fruits like cranberry and cherry. Citric but with just enough weight to register as true Cabernet (with 18% Carmenere and 7% Cab Franc). ——M.S.(2/1/2011)—— 88