The grapes for this wine were selected from the best lots of Syrah from the Don Maximiano and Max V vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley. A percentage of grapes from the Manzanar vineyard from the Aconcagua Costa estate were also incorporated. Don Maximiano and Max V had a long dry season with moderately hot summer days cooled by evening winds that enter the valley from the Pacific Ocean. Don Maximiano was planted at a density of 10,000 plants per hectare and the vines are head trained, which reduces fruit load and produces very concentrated wines with good structure. The Max V vineyards are vertically positioned over deep, rocky soil with a loam texture and good drainage, which results in plants with low to medium vigour. The Manzanar vineyard property of rolling hills enters 121 hectares that range from 100 to 300 m asl. planted in 2005, an due to its closeness of just 12 km from the Pacific Ocean it is primarily dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Its proximity to the sea confers upon it cold-climate characteristics, which also makes it very interesting for producing Syrah grapes with tremendous aromatic intensity, abundant red fruit, and floral and spice notes, along with high acidity that lends it plenty of freshness and nerve. Don Maximiano vineyard over rolling hills has an average altitude of 590 m (1935 feet) asl., while Max V vineyard reaches 600 m (1968 feet) asl., and Manzanar vineyard over rolling hills has an average altitude of 200 m (656 feet) asl. Climate for both Don Maximiano and Max vineyards is a Mediterranean one, with a long dry season and rainfall mainly in winter. At Manzanar, in the Aconcagua Costa area, the rain is limited to the winter months, while summer days are moderately warm, with early morning sea fog or mist and cool afternoon breezes.

The harvest dates were the last week of April and the first week of May 2010. Average Temperature (Oct–Apr): 18.9°C Daily To Oscillation (Oct–Apr):18.5°C Annual Precipitaiton: 250 mm. The season presented a general drop in average temperatures in relation to the previous year. Spring began in September with an average temperature that was 9.6% lower than that of the 2008–2009 season, and as a consequence, the onset of budbreak occurred 18 days later than it did in the previous year. November was colder, which affected flowering and resulted in a decrease in final yields. Because the average temperatures were lower than historic averages from January to April, the harvest began 10 days later than in the previous season. The season’s heat summation was 1,551 Degree Days—188 DD fewer than the previous season and 4.6% fewer than the historic average. The most remarkable aspect of the season in this zone was that ripening was slow and even, with rather moderate temperatures in March, which enabled the grapes to reach harvest in excellent condition. The resulting wines show tremendous expression, with excellent acidity levels and fresh red and black fruit. Due to the conditions of the moderately cold year and moderate yields, the 2010 vintage can be considered one of the most attractive of the last decade.