65% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
"A dark red, delivering sappy blackberry compote, kirsch and cassis notes, woven with fine tannins and well-integrated layers of spice, grilled herb and mesquite. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2015. 2,500 cases imported." (WS)
"($50) Bright, saturated ruby. Brooding, superripe aromas of blackberry, licorice and coffee liqueur. Juicy and imploded on the palate, with blackberry and mineral flavors carrying a heavy load of nutty oak. Impressive more than fun to drink: I find this a bit too porty. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins and a slightly tart edge. Tasted twice, with similar results." (IWC) |