Offers good dark berry and licorice flavors, with some sweet toast on the finish. Has nice flesh and grip. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. -JM

Licorice, mint and black plum aromas foreshadow somewhat tart, snappy fruit flavors. The wine has a good mouthfeel but registers a little short on depth of fruit and the sweetness that usually defines South American Malbec. Finishes with some vanilla but also acidic crispness. With 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.——M.S.(9/1/2007)—— 86