Winemaker Notes
Vibrant, deep red color. Intense aromas and flavors of ripe plum, blackberries, dark chocolate and integrated toasted note. Depth and structured with medium body and chewy tannins.
Blend: 75% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is very clear and well crafted with blackberry and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a long, fresh finish. Very refined. A little austere just at the end.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.