Dark, smoky, chocolaty and welcoming up front, then firm and juicy in the mouth, with berry flavors, chocolate, herbal notes and earth. Not overly dense or heavy, with a racy character and proper acidity on the finish. Bright and flavorful.
— Michael Schachner, Dec 2011

The 2009 Carmenere Gran Reserva contains 5% Petit Verdot in its blend. The wine spent 12 months in new and first use French oak barriques and over a year in bottle prior to release. Notions of wood smoke, Asian spices, incense, lavender, plum, and blueberry set the stage for a savory, spicy, medium-bodied Carmenere with a surprising sense of elegance. Balanced and lengthy with enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years, it will be at its best from 2013 to 2019.
— Jay Miller, Feb 2012