Winemaker Notes
This Malbec is made exclusively of selected grapes of a 100+ year old vines estate. A wine of deep concentration and blackberry fruit, cherries and fig with a touch of spice. Its ripe tannins and fruit flavors lead to a long-lasting finish. The wine was aged in French oak barrels, delivering soft notes of vanilla, coffee and tobacco. This wine is unfiltered. This wine was aged 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Wonderful with grilled red meats, strong cheeses and pasta dishes. It is also ideal to pair with stews, game dishes or vegetables, such as stuffed potatoes, baked pumpkins or peppers.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A bold, sweet-smelling array of blueberries and blackberries with hints of violets and fresh oak. The palate is quite suave and supple with a rich sleeve of ripe, red-plum and dark-berry flavor.
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.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.