A field blend of Carménère and Malbec in Cachapoal, "we harvest when the Malbec is ready,” says Marcelo Retamal. Bright purple in the glass, the nose has plums and spices with a hint of fine, provocative violets. Austere...

The 2018 Sin Blanca feels completely different from the wine from 2015 I had tasted some years ago. This is still a Juan García-based wine from Arribes with perhaps 15% to 20% other varieties like Bastardo, Bruñal...

The 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superiore pulls the taster close to the glass with a darkly alluring blend of dried roses, violets, crushed stone, clove and blood orange. It washes across the palate with silken textures...

The 2018 Hexameter is quite reticent today. Dried flowers, sweet red cherry, mint, spice and lavender lend striking nuance to this Cabernet Franc-based blend. The aromatics are simply mesmerizing. Veins of supporting...

This shows earthy aromas of dried flowers. Medium-bodied, fresh and elegant, this is subtle yet nuanced with silky tannins. Love the harmony and subtlety in this wine. A blend of brancellao, caino redondo, souson...