I love San Pedro's single-vineyard 1865 line. These are wines that stay true to their origins and aren't shy about what they are. And the '13 Cab is no exception. It's spicy and smoky and minty, with vanilla and herbs, but the stars are the fruit -- cassis, blackberry, and raspberry. The fruit is dense and luscious, but there's admirable tautness here, preventing excessive softness and sweetness. The finish is rough, and a bit of aging would help, but it's drinking really well in its youth, the flavour depth matched by excellent structure and length. Just as great Chilean Cab, as expected.

Medium+ intensity aromas of green pepper, red fruits and oak spice which echo on the ripe red fruited palate. It's medium-bodied and also has some mint and cassis flavours. Good acids and long finishing. Tasted Oct/2015.