“A solid red with currant and walnut aromas that follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a savory finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot.”

“Lovely sweetness, rich in spice notes and exquisite texture.”

“The 2012 Finis Terrae is an unusual blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Viognier, produced with a selection of the best grapes from within their 80 hectares of vineyards. The Viognier is grown in Maipo, but it represents only around 5% of the blend. The end result is quite oaky, with marked aromas of smoke, vanilla and balsam, and it feels like the oak needs more time to get absorbed into the wine. The Riesling, which represents around 15% of the blend, is fermented in stainless steel, and the Chardonnay and Viognier ferment and age in oak barrels for some eight months. Part of the Riesling is also aged in barrel. The palate has some tannins and a slight dryness which masks the character of the grapes.”

“Cousiño-Macul was founded in 1856 and still works with the original vines that were brought from Bordeaux in 1862. Today, Liloy is showing the Finis Terrae, which is a blend of 60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 percent Merlot, and 10 percent Syrah. ‘Cabernet Sauvignon is known as the best variety grown in the Maipo Valley,’ he says, noting that the addition of Syrah brings spiciness to the wine. The blend is smooth and elegant—and an excellent value. ‘This could easily pass for a bottle of wine that [goes for] twice the price,’ Liloy says, ‘and it expresses the terroir of the Maipo Valley.’”

A “This high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend could easily pass for a bottle that is twice the price, given its elegance and nuance. Charred, toasty notes complement dark black cherry on the nose, with hints of fresh mint for lift, while tart fruit leads on the palate. The finish is driven by rich caramel and vanilla, the wine both cradling the palate with warmth and brightening it with acidity.”