the best don max in quite some time. after too many herbal-green vintages, the 2005 is ripe, rich and well woven. the bouquet shows hickory, roasted plum, chocolate, vanilla and peanut. the palate, meanwhile, is all about pure cassis, blackberry, mocha and spice. finishes with a dash of caramel and earthy fruit leftovers. honest, rugged and ready, but ageable for at least another 3–4 years.
Don Maximiano Founder's Reserva