Famed for their immortal Cabernet Sauvignon capable of going five decades in the cellar, Mayacamas also produces some of the finest Merlot on the planet (and it comes in at less than half the price of the Cabernet). This wine conveys its mountain terroir just as convincingly as the Cabernet; savory soils notes, dried herbs, cedar and cigar box. Robust red to black fruits swell with time in the glass, ripe redcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry. Nice dusty spices and floral tones also emerge. The property's formidable structure is present, but the tannins here are softer and more approachable than its stable mate. Rack of lamb...yes please!