90+ Point Wines: Argentinian

Mainly composed of Lujan de Cuyo grapes with additions from the Uco Valley, the 2022 Malbec Clásico offers a textbook example of contemporary Argentine Malbec in a straightforward package and at an amazing value. A red-fruited,... Read More

Pretty classy nose with cassis, black cherries and blackberries with plenty of violet extract. Some sweet fruit on the palate with firm, fine-grained tannins. Flavorful and fruity finish. Oak free.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon blends multiple terroirs from the Uco Valley, with its focal point in Los Arboles. It displays a purple hue with a garnet sheen. Its nose reveals mint, ashes, currant and menthol. The dry and plush... Read More

Fresh and creamy notes of pie crust, lemon curd and toast. Bright, juicy and elegant on the palate with a fluid, lengthy finish. A very good value here.

Elegant and perfumed nose with violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and touches of chiles, chocolate, cigar box and white pepper. Super juicy on the palate with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long finish.... Read More

Catena Alta Malbec shows a deep violet color, with blue reflections. The nose is elegant and complex with ripe red and black berry fruits, notes of violets and lavender and a touch of leather, spice and vanilla flavors. The palate... Read More

Sourced from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley, the 2023 Reserva Malbec was fermented in concrete and aged for 12 months in second-use barrels. Opening with a dark, savory nose of red and black fruits with woody accents, the... Read More

This cabernet has a pretty nose of blueberries, mulberries, currants and lavender. It’s juicy and fruit-forward with a medium body and approachable tannins.

The 2022 Malbec Appellation La Consulta comes from old vines planted in San Carlos, Uco Valley. Aged for up to 13 months in French oak barrels (one-third new), this purple-red wine reveals ripe fruit aromas of plum marmalade and... Read More

Blackcurrants, black beans, dried herbs and cumin on the nose. It’s savory and medium- to full-bodied with well-integrated spice and herb notes to the dark fruit, accompanied by supple tannins. Why wait? Delicious now.... Read More

Sliced apples, wet stones and lemons on the nose. Nicely tangy and lively on the palate, with a full body, bright acidity and a mineral finish.

There is one more step in precision and clarity in the 2022 Reserva Malbec, which is serious, varietal and ripe without excess at 14.5% alcohol and with good freshness and balance. It's nicely textured, with some grip and... Read More

Tight and lively red with aromas and flavors of blackberries, licorice, stone and dust. Medium to full body. Creamy texture from the fine tannins.