Patricio Tapia: A classic year for Don Melchor; the season was ideal, with mild temperatures, scant rainfall, and time to wait patiently for maturity. “2005 gave us a great wine with tremendous balance,” says Tirado—and he is right. The aromas are fresh and clear, generous in red fruits and herbal tones that submerge into a potent body with an enveloping, smooth texture, all moderated by an acidity that lends a seductive juiciness to this still very young Don Melchor. 18 (94)