Winemaker Notes
Cruz Andina is a Malbec that represents the unique character of high-altitude, old-vines from Mendoza. The wine expresses Malbec's exceptional concentration with a soft, supple texture. Ca bernet Sauvignon is blended for complexity, structure and mouthfeel. The old-vine fruit combi ned with, Alvaro Espinoza's minimalist approach to winemaking and sensibility for ele gant wines were the perfect fit for the style of Malbec Agustin desired to produce.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A full-force Malbec with classy black fruit, rubber, cassis and balsamic aromas. The palate sports a nice mouthfeel, fine balance and tasty flavors of herbs, blackberry, roasted plum and chocolate. Elegant but strong, with layering and a lot of qualities for a $20 wine.
Most distinguished and celebrated from Argentina’s Mendoza, Malbec has seen runaway success since the early 2000s. Mendoza’s agreeable, continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters allows the perfect conditions for growing outstanding Malbec. This grape is easy to like for its lusty, deep flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, red cherry, autumn spice and tilled earth. It’s easy to find delicious, fruit-driven, affordable everyday examples and in prices beyond, quite exceptional ones with dense, supple textures that make them capable of aging.