Winemaker Notes
Dark red in color with purple-blue hues, this wine features an intense nose with notes of dark berries and violet. Structured with silky tannins, this vintage has a nice roundness and a finish with notes of blackcurrant and licorice.
Serve with grilled red meat with roasted pepper, and potatoes.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Stewed plum compote, leather and vanilla bean aromas with creamy notes. Smooth on hte palate, with assertive tannins. Brambly finish.
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.