Orfila Reserva Malbec Uco Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and red plum with supporting notes of cassis, forest floor, elderberry, and hints of cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black tea, and dark chocolate with accents of vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Orfila Reserva Red Blend Uco Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/lilac color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and blueberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, red beet, tomato leaf, hints of sumac, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, bramble, graphite, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Orfila Estate Selection Malbec Mendoza 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and black plum with supporting notes of graphite and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, oak, cassis, and toasted coconut. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich, supple texture. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Orfila Estate Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and black plum with supporting notes of blackberry, mulberry, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis, black tea, oak, and hints of five spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft, silky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Bianchi Gran Famiglia Malbec Uco Valley 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense offering scents of ripe red plum and boysenberry with supporting notes of black cherry, cocoa, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, black tea, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, round tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bianchi Particular Malbec San Rafael 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and black tea with supporting notes of forest floor, five spice, dark chocolate, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, sweet hibiscus flower, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with supple yet substantial tannins and mature oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Pascual Toso Magdalena Maipu-Mendoza 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of plum, blackberry, and graphite with supporting notes of forest floor, black tea, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, black plum, pomegranate, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of 67% Malbec and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. $129.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Santa Julia Tintillo - Malbec/Bonarda Mendoza 2016
Bright, deep violet/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry, strawberry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of pomegranate and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and crushed red berries. The finish is long and lingering with silky, supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture being pleasingly juicy. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Kaiken Ultra Malbec Mendoza 2014
Deep, darkest ruby to purple color. The nose is filled with the scents of black plum, blackberry, and blueberry with accents of mineral, allspice with dried herbs, and soft earth tones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, fruit-centric core with waves of spice, oak, and subtle earth notes that merge nicely with the soft, chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied with waves of dense fruit and ideal balance with a bright dose of acidity. Made with 100% Malbec. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Antigal Uno Malbec Mendoza 2013
Deep, dark violet color. The nose is filled with the scents of black cherry, blackberries, and cassis with supporting notes of young cigars, mocha, and vanilla. The palate equals the nose delivering a lush and fruity core with soft, milk chocolate notes, sweet, vanilla-accented oak, and mocha. Medium-bodied with a rich, silky fruit-driven core flanked by subtle notes of acidity and soft, chewy tannins. Made with 100% Malbec. $18 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
