Winemaker Notes
Blend: 85% Malbec, 15% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This is a firm wine, its structure still finely intact. It promises plenty, juicy black fruits and tannins ready to soften. Wood aged, the wine has weight and density, spice and toast balanced together. Drink this Malbec and Merlot blend from 2025.
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James Suckling
Dark berries, herbs and bark on the nose follow through to a medium body with fine tannins. Silky and elegant on the center palate. Smooth with a firmer expression in the finish. Drink or hold.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Within the Southwest of France, this is the one region outside of Argentina that is today almost exclusively dependent on Malbec. Locally the variety is called Cot, and makes a dense, earthy and black fruit dominant red wine. Both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean both have a strong influence on the climate of this region.