Winemaker Notes
Wonderfully complex aromas of tobacco flowers, violets, blueberries and black olives. Full-bodied, dense and very polished with fine, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. The tannins are right and solid.
Ideal to serve with grilled lamb, game and stews. Excellent combination with mushroom dishes and hard cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A deep and scented nose with plenty of violets to the blackberries and peppercorn spices. Some brambly fruit and dark cherries, too. A very full-bodied delivery of 70% malbec from Gualtallary and 30% cabernet franc from Eugenio Bustos, showing lots of fine-grained tannins and a juicy, bright finish. Tightly wound and really youthful. Drink now or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine has an aromatic nose, with prominent oak spices. The wine’s tannic structure supports plenty of strawberry, blackberry and blueberry flavors accented by nutmeg and cinnamon. Notes of herbs and black fruit mingle in the lasting finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Iscay Malbec & Cabernet Franc is 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Franc that fermented separately and matured for 18 months in French barrique. It leads with a lush, black-fruited nose with toasty, oak-derived accents of espresso and graphite. The palate is plush and opulent while remaining precisely rendered, concluding with a dramatic, ripe, drying finish of luscious fruits and fine-grained yet liberally extracted tannins.
Trapiche represents the richness of diversity in Argentina. Trapiche's motto is "where there is soil, the sky is the limit" and this leads the brand to explore Argentina's extensive lands in search of new experiences. Since 1883, Trapiche has been located in Maipú, in the province of Mendoza, and is the leading Argentine winery in terms of production and exports, reaching over 80 countries. Since the beginning, Trapiche has understood the promise of viticulture in Argentina. Trapiche specializes in bringing out the best of each terroir and creating unique wines from each. This diversity is possible thanks to 3000 acres of owned vineyards and 300 independent producers who contribute their best grapes for the wines. Quality, innovation and diversity have always been the pillars that guide Trapiche's journey.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
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.