Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Very intense aromas of blackberry, coffee bean, blue slate and dried flowers. Full body, refined texture with sexy fruit. Fabulous length. This caresses every inch of your palate. Drink now or hold.
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Wine Spectator
Notes of floral, mineral and baking spices accent the creamy dark cherry puree and macerated plum flavors in this concentrated version, with a smoky finish of fruit and mocha. Drink now through 2020.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2011 Bramare Malbec Rebon Vineyard is sourced from a single vineyard in La Consulta at 1,015 meters above sea level from eight-year-old plots belonging to Adriana Rebon. After a 27-day total maceration it was aged for 18 months in (mostly) French and American oak barrels, 67% new. It was bottled unfiltered and unfined in January 2013. The wine feels like the big brother of the Bramare from Uco (which it is!) with a nose of violet, ripe black and blue berries intermixed with sweet spices. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals sweet tannins, good freshness and balance between tannins and acidity. It is very approachable, and slightly simpler than the Marchiori Vineyard. Drink 2015-2021.
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.