Awarded 96 points by James Suckling. "Lots of old vine character with bark, mushroom, dried herb and dark berry character. Full body. Layered and flavorful. A serious and thoughtful wine. Half carmenere and half cab. Drink now".

With an intriguing blend, they wanted to capture toe 'Spirit of Apalta'. Born from 120 year old vines that were first brought over from Bordeaux to the estate in the late 1800s, this wine showcases the distinct character and complexity of these rare ancient vines.