date:Apr 11, 2017
armnre 2013 ($25). In addition to carmnre (85 percent), some syrah (15 percent) was blended in here, with all of the fruit coming from the Maule Valley. Aging occurred over 14 months in a combination of American and French oak. Via Maipo does a particularly outstanding job here with Chiles signature red grape. Fresh red cherry, violets, and black pepper inform the nose. Juicy red fruits tinged with black are joined by savory herbs throughout the dense palate. Cinnamon; dark, dusty chocolate; and