Tikal Patriota 2010

Wine Advocate rating of 92.  The 2008 Patriota is a blend of 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec

aged in 70% French oak (40% new) and 30% second use American oak.  Purple-colored, it

offers an alluring bouquet of spice box, black cherry, and blueberry.  Supple and flavorful on the

palate, additional notes of raspberry and chocolate emerge, accompanied by a complex, rich

wine with good structure and length.  It way over-delivers for its modest price.