12/31/2011 - slmielke wrote:

Decanted before drinking. The nose started out as almost pure butter. Blackberry on the palate and a cedar finish. Two days later, tastes of kirsch and cola. Did someone say Cherry Coke? Yes, almost, but not in an offensive way.

1/6/2012 - slmielke wrote:

Very drinkable, if not dazzling. The nose was totally closed right after opening, but opened up after an hour or so. Some cherry in the finish.

12/31/2011 - slmielke wrote:

Light straw colored, with scents of yeast and cloves. Citrus taste with hints of apriot and lychee. Finsh 30+ seconds, maybe up to a minute. A champagne to savor.

12/30/2011 - slmielke wrote:

Not much nose; slight petrol. Raw blackberry and pepper taste; short finish.

12/30/2011 - slmielke wrote:

This bottle did not do well with age. It was reminiscent of port, but without the lingering sweetness. Drinkable, but only marginally enjoyable.

11/12/2009 - slmielke wrote:

Dark purple color. Licorice and spice box nose. Deep flavor with hints of chocolate and licorice.

11/5/2009 - slmielke wrote:

Closed at first, then a nose of cassis, cherries, and a hint of tar. Tastes of black cherry and plum. Best at the very end of the meal, so letting air at it before drinking is best.

6/12/2009 - slmielke wrote:

This bottle had almost no nose and thin flavors of pepper and oak. Not a good example of what Chile can produce..

5/29/2009 - slmielke wrote:

Nose of orange peel and leather. Moderately integrated tannins with tastes of spice box, blackberry, currants and licorice. A good value for the $12 I paid.

5/22/2009 - slmielke wrote:

Very little nose. Chalky mouthfeel with tastes of blackberries, some subtle tobacco, and a very mild cherry finish. Underwhelming, even for the price.

5/10/2009 - slmielke wrote:

Much less in-your-face than one year ago. Deep red, but less ruby than when it was first released. The texture is amazing--it's like eating a steak. I did the Mollydooker shake, but I don't recommend it for the 2005 vintage. The wine has thrown some sediment. A look at mollydooker.com shows that they agree: no shake for wines over 2 years old.