Vina

The 2004 Almaviva rocks... though not as powerful and rich as the 2001, 2003, or 1997, this is a fabulous wine that ranks among the greatest wines from Chile. A colaboration (ala Opus One) between Baron Eric Rothschild (think Mouton) and Concha y Toro, the wine comes from a tiny subregion of the Maipo Valley - Puente Alto. mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a good bit Carmenere (usually the wine has a good % of Cabernet Franc). A few days ago tasted the 1997 Almaviva (had the 01 and 1996 last year), and this wine is amazing... drinks like a Pauillac (suprised???), and has a long, long life ahead of it. Stunning stuff... if you can find some, it's a great value at around $60-70 retail.