Records not handy. Bought 4b, probably under 20/b, probably from Binny's about 15 years ago; this is #2. Solid cork. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; somewhat rustic Bdx nose; mature blackcurrant, hint of cedar, very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Delicious, perhaps the best Chilean red I've tasted, still plenty of life; glad to have more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.
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The surprise of the tasting for me. A dead ringer for bdx, very dusty, with cigar box, pencil shavings, leather, leathery fruit with some pepper, and earth.
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Popped & poured a couple of glasses as dinner was prepared; began tasting 45 minutes later. Aromas of red & dark fruits, plum, loamy earth and sandalwood. The green notes apparent when first opened have dissipated leaving only a hint in the bouquet. Tannins are integrating nicely. Flavors of herbs, eucalyptus, plums and dark fruit. Finishes nicely and lingers just a bit. In the early bit of its drinking window. Drink now-2018.
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4/8/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:
Records not handy. Bought 4b, probably under 20/b, probably from Binny's about 15 years ago; this is #2. Solid cork. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; somewhat rustic Bdx nose; mature blackcurrant, hint of cedar, very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Delicious, perhaps the best Chilean red I've tasted, still plenty of life; glad to have more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.
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7/14/2016 - bajayngo wrote:
The surprise of the tasting for me. A dead ringer for bdx, very dusty, with cigar box, pencil shavings, leather, leathery fruit with some pepper, and earth.
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7/13/2016 - Motz wrote: 90 Points
This has aged nicely and it is drinking well now. Considerable character and depth. 89-90.
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4/22/2013 - AllRed Likes this wine: 93 Points
Popped & poured a couple of glasses as dinner was prepared; began tasting 45 minutes later. Aromas of red & dark fruits, plum, loamy earth and sandalwood. The green notes apparent when first opened have dissipated leaving only a hint in the bouquet. Tannins are integrating nicely. Flavors of herbs, eucalyptus, plums and dark fruit. Finishes nicely and lingers just a bit. In the early bit of its drinking window. Drink now-2018.
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9/25/2012 - apmarques wrote: 82 Points
ALMOST TOO LATE. TOTALLY READY TO DRINK. INTERESTING BALANCE BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT GRAPES THAT MAKE IT.
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