The 2006 Synthesis The Blend is 45% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot aged for 14 months in 100% new French oak. It exhibits a complex bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, black cherry and black currant. This is followed by an opulent wine with gobs of spicy, meaty black fruits, superb depth, and enough stuffing to blossom for another 4-6 years. It’s prime drinking window is 2013 to 2026. Finca Sophenia is owned by Roberto Luka, formerly president of Wines of Argentina. The winemaking consultant is Michel Rolland. The wines are all produced from estate-grown fruit. Ninety-five percent is exported with the USA being the #1 market.Importers: Bacchus Imports-Glazer’s, Longview, TX; tel. (903) 553-9463; The Country Vintner, Louise, VA; tel. (804) 784-2886; and Gaucho Imports, Albuquerque, NM; tel. (505) 244-0290