Winemaker Notes
Blend: 100% Malbec
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A solid core of ripe fruit to this wine with an acid and mineral backbone. Full body, tight tannins and a crisp finish. Bright and drinkable.
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Wine Spectator
This plush red offers notes of red licorice to the flavors of red berry, raspberry preserves and mulberry, with hints of white pepper. Ends with a finish that resonates with rose petal and floral accents. Drink now through 2019. 1,250 cases made.
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.
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.