This Cab Sauv–dominant blend gets care from hand-picked, hilltop fruit and attention from 18 months in new French oak. The result is fragrant aromas of red berries, blackcurrant and chocolate, accompanied by a creamy mocha texture, supple tannins and a polished, earth-toned finish. Pair with lamb stew.
The complex nose features floral, mint, cassis and vanilla aromas. The full-bodied palate exhibits exceptional finesse, with ripe fruit, supple textures and sweet tannins. Layers upon layers are revealed by each subsequent sip. Mineral notes linger. Drink by 2016 to still taste that bright fruit character.
This Cab Sauv (80%) dominant blend captivates the nose with floral, blackcurrant and minty aromas. Rich cocoa and red cherry flavours ride atop velvety tannins. Finishes warm, dry and with a lingering spicy perfume. Supported by 10% Merlot with 5% each of Petit Verdot and Cab Franc. Partner with steak.
Sourced from 11 specific vineyard sections. Be seduced by expressive aromas and rich flavours of boldo tea, coffee bean, chocolate and fragrant spice. The profound complexity and well-balanced palate are swaddled by soft tannins. A very satisfying savoury and spice-laden finish. Enjoy with merquén spice–rubbed pork.
Ocean breezes cool off afternoon-warmed grapes, ensuring pungent aromas and crisp acidity, while rocky soils confer lingering minerality. Look for fresh grassy scents, setting up spicy honeysuckle and passion fruit flavours, spiked with citrus from start to finish. Bring on oysters, ceviche, sashimi, etc.
Dark ruby. A fresh aroma of eucalyptus floats above the nice, ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, surrounded by generous oak. Velvety and very tight, this is a full-bodied glass of intense red wine, warm but not burning in the thick finish.
This iconic, purple-hued Carmenère, enhanced by judicious Petit Verdot (8%), delivers complexity, power and opulence. Wide-ranging aromas greet the nose: floral, herbal, spice and red fruits. Intensely rich red and black fruit flavours gush forth, yet soft tannins ensure suppleness and a long, lush finish. Contemplative sipping for the next several years.