95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec. The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit was sourced from the lime, clay soil of Lot 3 in the La Pirámide vineyard. In 1997, these vines enjoyed exceptionally high thermal amplitude, averaging 14.0° C, during the important ripening month of March. The very cool nights allowed the grapes to finish their ripening very slowly, resulting in intense aromatics and excellent complexity. The Malbec fruit was sourced from the sandy, clay soil of Lot 18 in the Angélica vineyard. Here the vines saw slightly warmer than usual sunny days in March, with the average temperature at 21.1° C, lending heightened concentration and a rich, yet soft texture. This vintage can be enjoyed now and will continue to improve over the next 7 to 9 years.