I love that this wine is framed as a blend. It could legally be labelled Cabernet Sauvignon, and it might be easier to sell as such, but this wine is so much more than just another Cabernet Sauvignon. 2021 was a very good vintage in Chile and in the Central Valley in particular. It is a balanced vintage, there was a good amount of rain during the winter and the growing season was long and without any major heat spikes. This wine speaks to those climatic conditions. The fruit is bright, deep, and complex. It is the fruit that captures my attention first. The heart of this wine is Cabernet, and it is that red fruited Cabernet. There are deeper layers to this, not only darker shades of red fruits but dark berries and fruits too. Those tones slowly shift and deepen the more time that is spent with this wine. That depth comes from the blend, the Carmenere and Syrah, not to mention the Petit Verdot. Along with the layers of fruit these varietals also give the wine a savory, spicy quality. They are not pronounced, but they do add additional layers, some intrigue, and present flavors that make the fruit pop in contrast to them. The balance of the vintage is seen in the balance of this wine, there is a verticality to it, a sleek and refined feel, without a sense of being over polished. The tannins are fine and present, they give the wine presence and a dry feeling, but not so much so that that this wine requires food, did have a hankering for flank steak the first time that I did try it though. This wine has more finish than a wine at this price point typically does, it is energetic, and fruit driven but there is a subtle earthy tone to it. The vineyards are located on the Andes side of the Cachapoal Valley where the soils are derived for the stony debris of the Mountains. Full bodied and complex, this wine has an easy charm and an understated elegance. A surprising and delicious wine.

Beautiful aromas of pure blackberry and elderberry keep me coming back to the glass to find one nuance after another. The palate is pure with super-fine tannins, mouthcoating bright black fruit, a bit of cedar, and red plum. The textural refinement here is next level, pure silk and seamless. Mid-weight, with good acidity throughout, it is a wine of balance and stays fresh. This is impressive, complex, and way over-delivers against its all-too-modest pricepoint. If this was from anywhere else, the price would have to be multiplied a few times. As is, it probably has the potential to be one of this year's best-selling Cabernets and one of our top deals in any category.