The 2008 Old Bush Vines Las Cruces Single Vineyard is composed of 66% Malbec and 34% Carmenere aged in new French oak barriques for 14 months. Toasty oak, earthy minerals, incense, Asian spices, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry are followed by a plush, satin textured, suave offering with lots of spice and black fruit flavors. It has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years and will deliver prime drinking from 2014 to 2023. Importer: Opici Wines, Glen Rock, NJ; www.opiciwines.com

Dark and dense, but also lively, as the core of fig, blueberry reduction and plum sauce is layered nicely with a briary edge that adds grip and tang. There's good range through the finish. Malbec and Carmenère. Drink now through 2013. 600 cases made.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Cachapoal Valley Select to Add

The 2007 Old Bush Vines Las Cruces Vineyard was aged for 24 months in new French oak. It is a blend of 65% Malbec and 35% Carmenere from a vineyard that was originally planted 70 years ago. It gives up an intriguing nose of pain grille, pencil lead, cinnamon, lilac, black cherry, and blueberry. Velvety-textured and plush, it has outstanding depth, chewy fruit, succulent flavors, and excellent balance. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 8-10 years. Importer: Opici Wines, Glen Rock, NJ; www.opiciimports.com

A broad, ripe wine, with crushed plum, red cherry and raspberry fruit layered with alluring spice, aged tobacco and licorice snap notes. The long finish has nice briar and shaved vanilla hints. This should flesh out with modest cellaring. Malbec and Carmenère. Drink now through 2011. 600 cases made.??–JM??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Rapel / Cachapoal Valley Select to Add