Marked by the massive earthquake early in the year, the 2010 vintage was a very memorable one. The weather was cooler than normal in Chile, a wet winter and a cool spring, delayed bud-break and veraison. The weather resulted in a longer growing season and in late maturation wines like Carmenere, a bright, fresh profile. The rains held off until the end of the vintage, the grapes were allowed to ripen to full maturity and harvested at the peak of flavor with good color, optimal tannins and balanced acidity.