Mariposa Estate Maule Valley Old Vines Dry Farmed Carignan

Medium brilliant ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of red cherry, cranberry cocktail, bramble, underbrush; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; bright and spicy

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of purple flowers, blackberry, blueberry, bramble, new leather; dry, medium plus acid, medium firm tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, a little hot on the palate, rich flavors

Bluish garnet in appearance. Young tart fruits (raspberry and blueberry) on the nose. Quite hot and not especially aromatic. On the palate, very tart cherry and under-ripe blueberry. Medium minus body. A solid weeknight wine, but not spectacular.