December 6, 2023 - Last couple TNs pretty much nailed this on the head. Doesn't seem quite up to the WS mark but decent value.
#62 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019
Big and fresh-tasting, with concentrated dark plum, dark currant and black olive flavors. Asian spice and dark chocolate notes on the muscular finish. Drink now through 2024.
July 8, 2021 - Somewhat green and herbal upon opening but improved substantially on Day 2. Nose of black fruits, toasted cedar and vanilla bean. Juicy acidity on the palate with notes of tart blackberry, tobacco, cacao nibs, coffee and tar. Grippy tannins and a dry finish. Overall a nice value. 88 pts.
June 26, 2021 - 4th Saturday Group (R&S's): Double blind. Darkest color of the flight. Black fruit, spice and black raspberry qualities. Adds a peppery spice tone along with blue fruit and black cherry. Guessed malbec. (R&S)
June 16, 2021 - Light and fruity
December 29, 2020 - Eh
December 9, 2020 - Deep fruit nose, a bit of oak as well. Medium body fruity on entry. Progressive and firm tannins. Just right acidity. No long finish. Feels more medium than full body. Chilean wines tends to hold tannins more from experience. Not a bad wine. Has potential to evolve with its tanning and acidity in few years but still fine to drink now. 7/10
October 8, 2020 - If you don't mind a good dose of green pepper, this has a lot to offer. Good structure and dark fruits, with a lingering herbal splash. Might be better with some extended decanting.
May 31, 2020 - After 4-5 hours of air the herbaceousness blew off, and this opened up into a nice wine. Overrated by WS, but at $13 itโs a good value
May 8, 2020 - Much more structured than expected at this price, with somewhat austere tannins. Reserved, cool black fruits, with medium low acidity. Not particularly charming at this stage, but should improve with a little age. Try in a year or two.
February 26, 2020 - 90 from WS and #62 of the Top 100 of '19
Dry, medium+ bodied with medium fruit. The tannins and acidity are balanced nicely, lasting well past a medium finish. Great QPR at $12-$14
Edit - The last two glasses today(third day) were simply amazing. So much more expressive than when first opened. This is really good stuff.
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