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2021 Mendel Wines Lunta Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Matured for 6 months in used French oak. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe blueberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas infused with dried herbs drift out of the glass followed by some light earth and spice notes. Rich juicy ripe blueberry and dark cherry fruits meld into dried herb, liquorice and spicy vanilla elements. Fine grained tannins with a lick of youthful freshness to the spicy and succulently fruited long finish. An easy drinking fruit driven Malbec that offers good value.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Alamos Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Alamos is the entry level label for Argentinian giant Catena offering the best of Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards at an incredible price. Grown on foothills of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, the intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from melted mountain snow translates to a rich wine with intense flavour characteristics.
Inky black heart with a bright dark red black tinged hue. Delightful violet, blueberry, plum and liquorice scents sail from the glass trailed by some dried herb and earthy incense like notes. Rich ripe blueberry, liquorice and plum fruits slide effortlessly across the juicy palate underscored by spicy dried herbs and earthy incense infusions. Polished fine grained tannins. Showing ample freshness it concludes with a gorgeous succulence.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Bodega Chacra Sin Azufre Pinot Noir

Patagonia, ARGENTINA

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.
Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented in concrete, transferred by gravity and treated in the gentlest way possible without fining or filtration in order to produce wines with transparency.
Sin Azufre is a passion project for Piero, with zero sulphur additions the team take extreme care and attention to detail with this wine. Precise selection of bunches within the 1955 vineyard, which is then aged mostly in concrete.
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The 2021 Sin Azufre is the no-sulfur-added cuvée of Pinot Noir from organic and biodynamic grapes from vines planted in 1955. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts for 15 days and matured 60% in French oak barrels, 30% in concrete tanks and 10% in clay amphorae for nine months. It's light and fresh with 12% alcohol. The first vintage of this wine in 2013 changed everything, and today all the wines have very little sulfur. The nose is alive and expressive, denoting a living wine with hints of organic earth and tons of flowers and translucent red berries. It's clean, precise and chiseled, with pungent flavor, weightless but full of energy and light, with purity of flavors and symmetry. There are no hints of a wine with no sulfur added. It's just a superb expression of Pinot. Purity without funkiness. 12,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. Drink 2022 - 2028.
94+ points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
Very fresh aromas of cranberries, fresh blueberries, stones, pomegranates, stems, violets and lemon zest. It’s medium-bodied with very fine, powdery tannins. So clean and juicy. Mineral, layered and transparent. Taut finish. Fruit from Cincuenta y Cinco vineyard. No sulfites added. Drink from 2023. From biodynamically grown grapes.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Catena High Mountain Vines Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) vineyard lend soft, sweet texture whilst the intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard provides explosive floral aromatics and a concentrated structure. The last component is from El Cipillo in Eugenio Bustos, which has loamy sands and thick calcareous layers sit over rounded rock. Maturation takes place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for a period of 6-8 months.
Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Showing plenty of intensity the nose leads with red to black currant and dark cherry scents which are followed by blueberry, Mediterranean herb, subtle earth and spicy cedar notes. Smooth, expressive and juicy, rich fleshy red to blackcurrant, dark cherry and red liquorice fruits are delivered with excellent concentration and volume. Spanning across the wines underbelly are subtlety toasted vanillin cedar, blueberry, earth and spicy dried herb nuances. Beautifully polished tannins with a long perfectly ripe blue to dark fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

The Catena Zapata family's mission is to make profound and unforgettable wines that reflect the special character of each vine within the family's historic vineyards. Constantly pushing the viticultural envelope, Nicolás and Laura Catena have identified Mendoza's best microclimates, selected the highest quality Malbec vines and pioneered viticulture in undiscovered regions. The inaugural 1997 vintage of Nicolas Catena Zapata, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend set a new standard of quality for wines from South America. 20 years later, it stands at the pinnacle of great wines of the Andes.
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This has a complex nose of baked blackberries, grilled plums, dried earth, moss, pine cones, sandalwood, charcoal and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins. Wow. So much going on. Layered, seamless and silky. Incredible length. Keeps going. 42% cabernet sauvignon, 30% malbec and 28% cabernet franc. Try this from 2024.
98 points
James Suckling
The 2019 Nicolás Catena Zapata was produced with 42% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary (Adrianna vineyard) and 30% Malbec from Altamira (Nicasia vineyard) and a high percentage of Cabernet Franc (28%) also from Adrianna, which took the place of Cabernet Sauvignon. It fermented in small oak barrels, concrete and stainless steel tanks with a short post-fermentative maceration. Élevage was in first and second use French oak barrels and lasted for 18 months, including malolactic. This is always quite classical in style, with some spiciness from the barrels and hints of smoke and toast, still very young and undeveloped. It has the traditional Bordeaux blend character and is herbal, floral and spicy, with a beautiful texture, very nice balance and very fine, chalky tannins. 2019 was a very dry year, and the berries were small, very healthy and delivered powerful wines. It's 13.7% alcohol and has mellow acidity and good freshness, reflecting a relatively cool season, coming though as elegant and balanced with the stuffing and balance to develop nicely over the years in bottle. 66,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2021. Drink: 2025 - 2032.
96 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate
Richly scented on the nose. Concentrated and full on the palate, a serious wine with intention. Driving flavours of blackcurrant and black cherry with cinnamon spice and mineral saltiness abound on the palate with a touch of sweetness. Tannins are ripe and massy, plush and gently chewy but this has exceptional freshness that keeps the whole palate quite lifted and alive. Feels well worked and there is a sense of serious style to this. I like the expression - lovely nuance and finesse, the details are so appealing. Enjoy with some hearty food.
94 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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2019 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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One of the most exciting wines of the September Releases, and one that captures the progress and interest around terroir in the Argentinian wine scene right now. This is set at 1,500m elevation, on limestone dominant soils, and it immediately sets itself apart by its soaring aromatics that give nuance and depth, with seductively curling peony and raspberry leaf. Powerful and full of character, somehow translates the idea of minerality that is so argued over in wine - here you feel it in the slightly chalky tannins, the pulses of electricity, and dried herb and fennel studding to the fresh raspberry and red cherry fruits. So good. Ungrafted vines, Fernando Buscema winemaker.
100 points
Jane Anson
The sleek and elegant 2019 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae is now certified organic (since 2018) and comes from vines planted in 1992 at 1,390 meters above sea level in Gualtallary on alluvial limestone soils. Seventy-five percent of the volume fermented in concrete vats with 50% full clusters, and the remaining 25% fermented in oak foudres. But instead of fermenting the grapes, they only fermented the juice (like it's usually done for white wines), to give the wine more elegance and lightness. I was listening to a record from a new band, Generation Radio, with musicians from Journey and Chicago, and the music had a similar profile to the wine: sleek, elegant, polished, nicely crafted, clean and harmonious, easy to listen to (and drink) with a soft side to it. The wine has ripeness (14% alcohol) but also the high acidity from the high-altitude vineyards that makes it very lively, beautifully textured, balanced and elegant. Beautiful. 5,400 bottles were filled in November 2020.
98 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate
Lots of black fruit with black truffles and dried flowers. Moss and earth, too. Full-bodied and earthy on the palate with blackberry and black earth. Firm, tight finish with juicy fruit at the end. Needs three or four years to open. Drink after 2024.
97 points
James Suckling
Sweet, joyful and full of life, this is immediately really quite vibrant on the palate, the rich, concentrated blackcurrants and black cherries given lift by high acidity and a touch of sweetness as well as saltiness that gives such a brilliant combination of flavours. Complex and confident. I like the styling here, there are hints of bitterness and some spiced edges that give nuance, still quite youthful. Great potential. Consistent winemaking and quality. Fermentation in concrete vats (75%) with 50% whole cluster, the remaining 25% in oak foudres. Ageing 18 months in French oak barrels.
96 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
Aged for 18 months in new and used French barrels, it is a rich purple in hue. A complex, fragrant, aromatic profile of fresh blueberry and blackberry along with hints of plum, country herbs, black tea, lavender and a whiff of violets over a well-integrated bed of oak. In the mouth, it’s sheer elegance. The chalky tannins combine with the juicy freshness in such a way that the delicately balanced palate remains compact without drying out. The finish is a repeat of the nose.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2019 Cheval des Andes

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2031-2033)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Cheval des Andes is the brainchild of Pierre Lurton from Cheval Blanc with the dream to follow the original Malbec vines from Bordeaux to Argentina. Malbec was brought to Argentina in the mid-19th century, and having avoided the phylloxera epidemic that swept through Europe, the ungrafted vines here represent a unique opportunity to express Malbec in a way not possible with the grafted vines found elsewhere. With this aim, Chateau Cheval Blanc started a joint venture with Terrazas de Los Andes in 1999 and Cheval des Andes was born. Since then, a predominantly Malbec, Bordeaux-style blend has become the signature of Cheval des Andes. The 2019 vintage though is made of an equal blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, under the new French winemaker, Gerald Gabillet.
A 50/50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Closed at first but becoming more expressive with time in the glass are blackcurrant and red cherry aromas infused with a mix of graphite and black olives which followed by some dusty pencil shaving like notes, tobacco and spicy herbs. Much more open for business than the nose, the medium to full bodied palate is immersed in rich red to black currant and black cherry fruits which are delivered with driving length. Notions of black olive, dried herbs, earthy graphite, tobacco and spicy cedar linger on the back half. Agile acidity and finely structured tannins tighten up the long refined finish.
Cellar 8-10 years plus.
Alc. 14%
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The 2019 Cheval des Andes had a more reductive vinification and élevage, making the wine a bit shy and in need of time to open up, as one of their objectives was to make it more age-worthy. Another objective is to get to a 50/50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, which they achieved in this vintage for the first time, going back to the initial character of the wine that was the idea of Argentinean winemaker Roberto de la Mota; so, they are closing the circle and going back to the initial idea, with more implication from the Cheval Blanc team. This is the first vintage fully under the charge of the new French winemaker, Gerald Gabillet, who fermented by plot, isolating some specific parts of the vineyard, like the borders where you tend to get higher yields because of the irrigation. It matured in 225- and 400-liter oak barrels and in oak vats. They used more barrels and vats from Stockinger, which they like and rotate; the wine spends an average of 13 to 14 months in oak, but some lots get 11 months and others get 16. 2019 was a mild vintage, cooler than 2017 and warmer than 2018, with rain at the right time, which helped to avoid hydric stress, and without extremes (which they had in 2020 with three weeks of extreme heat). The wine is young and tender and a bit oaky, which Gerald attributed to the reductiveness; it's ripe without excess, with around 14.2% alcohol, mellow acidity and velvety tannins. There's more Cabernet here, so the aromatic expression can be something between 2017 and 2018, but Cabernet marks the palate a lot and makes the wine more age-worthy, as it provides the structure and length that the Malbec lacks. So, the wine might be less accessible when young and should develop slowly in bottle. It's tasty and supple and has the ingredients and the balance for what they are aiming for. In the following vintages, they follow this path, and Gabillet feels that having more precision allows the wines to reflect the differences between vintages better. They keep producing around 100,000 bottles. It was bottled in late January 2021. The way they want to describe the wine is the Argentinean expression of Cheval Blanc. And I can only agree. Drink: 2023-2035.
98 points
Luis Gutierrez - Wine Advocate
A refined but spicy Cheval, showing charcoal, blueberries, wild herbs, lavender and hints of bacon and cedar. Medium to full body with extremely fine tannins that get dialed into the fruit with violet, spices and sweet blue fruit at the end. Long and subtle. Drink or hold.
97 points
James Suckling
The 2019 Cheval des Andes is a 50/50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Las Compuertas and Paraje Altamira, Mendoza. The 2019 was 40% aged in 225-liter barrels, 40% in 500-liter barrels and 20% in foudres. It’s red with violet flecks in the glass. It has a fresh nose of plum and blackcurrant accompanied by hints of white pepper, mint and violets over a bed of cedar and sandalwood. On the palate, the feel is finely grained with a leaner, more agile flow than in previous years, while the freshness brings plenty of energy before the lengthy finish of fruit and country herb aromas. Drink: 2024-2035.
97 points
Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous

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2021 Devocion Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Midnight black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Aromas of dark cherries and blueberries infused with prominent dried clove notes are followed by some spicy capsicum. Medium to full in body the palate is generously flavoured with dark cherry, blackberry and blueberry fruits which meld into a spicy clove and subtle capsicum back drop. Slightly chewy tannins finishing with good freshness and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Fat Bastard Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Midnight black heart with a bright dark red hue. Aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice mix with hints of ripe blueberry, dried herbs, earth and spice. Juicy blueberry and liquorice fruits overlay spicy cedar, fresh herbs and delicate inky earth. Slightly grainy tannins with a blueberry like freshness to the acidity and a savoury conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Rutini Wines Trumpeter Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Rutini was the first winery to plant vines in Mendoza’s Uco Valley which today is regarded as one of Argentina’s top wine producing regions.
Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Expressive dark cherry, ripe blueberry and liquorice scents fill the nostrils with some fresh herb, delicate vanillin cedar, earth and spice notes also evident. Rich, fleshy ripe blueberry and dark cherry fruits meld into a back drop of liquorice, vanillin cedar and spicy dried herbs. Medium bodied it possesses a polished tannin structure and a juicy like finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Terrazas de Los Andes Grand Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Nosing evokes scents of blueberry, violet, red liquorice and fresh herbs followed by some vanillin cedar, earth and spice. Rich, fleshy textured ripe blueberry, red liquorice and dark plum fruits overlay a vanillin cedar, subtle graphite, earth and dried herb back drop. Polished feel with a finely etched tannin structure, ample freshness and a long, elegant blue fruited aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%
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Blackberry, tar and basil with some other herbs on the nose. Full-bodied with juicy tannins and a fine-velvet texture. It’s long and polished with a pretty and rather classy finish. From vineyards in Altamira, Los Chacayes and Las Compuertas. Sustainable. Tight at the end. Such finesse. Give it a year or two.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2019 Vina Cobos Cobos Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$430. 00
Bottle
$5160.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

After visiting Argentina in 1989, Californian trail blazer Paul Hobbs became deeply interested in both the terroir and Argentine culture, noticing the unique potential for Malbec and other varietals in the region. After meeting two kindred spirits, Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud, they founded Viña Cobos in 1997 and since then there has been no looking back. Utilizing gnarly old vines, careful vineyard selection, very low yields and an unerring empathy for the raw materials, Viña Cobos craft intense yet balanced wines that showcase the elegance and beauty of this region.
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A compact and polished Cobos with lots of dark fruit, as well as green olives, flowers and stems. Raspberries and forest fruit, too. Full-bodied, very tight and compressed. Melted tannins give great presence and mouth-feel, but the feeling is that they are invisible. It goes on for minutes. Sensational. So sophisticated and thoughtful. An archetypal malbec from Argentina. Better after 2027.
100 points
James Suckling
Vivid purple in the glass, dark chocolate, plum and blackcurrants - quite a savoury edge with floral touches too. Smooth, supple, generous and so delicious. This has crunchy fruit, lively and vibrant with a smooth texture and such great definition of blue and red fruits - blueberries, raspberries and figs. Tannins are finessed with good oak integration giving a hint of spice on the finish. Feels expressive and stylish - still very youthful, it's structured and chiselled yet direct and penetrating. Such purity of expression with excellent acidity - this has an electrifying lifeforce that leaves you wanting more! A worthy addition to the Place de Bordeaux this year. You could drink now but you'll be rewarded by waiting at least five years. The 2019 is a 'textbook vintage' said Paul Hobbs, this is the result of eight individual vinifications that start with a cold maceration before fermenting (25% whole cluster) with indigenous yeasts in tanks. Malolactic happens in barrels before ageing 18 months in French oak (61% new), 225l and 500l.
97 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
First year on the Place de Bordeaux for this Malbec from Paul Hobbs, better known for his Napa wines but in fact a presence in Argentina for many decades. Delivers his signature skill, with power and concentration combined with weightlessness. Grainy tannins give a gentle grip, deft and carefully placed, with a ton of juice, blackberry and black cherry fruits and vibrant orange peel, lemongrass and white pepper spice. This is a no-till vineyard with naturally present grasses. Whole cluster, from one of the upper reaches of the Chanares vineyard, granite rock soils with parts of limestone, with long hang time, harvest into April so get cooler nights. 3.6ph, 45% new oak.
96 points
Jane Anson

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2016 Cobos Volturno Marchiori Estate

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 12 Years (2029-2031)

ABV: 14.6%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec. Magnificent dense inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. A potent combination of blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry aromatics are complimented by hints of ripe blueberries, dark chocolate, vanillin oak, dried herbs and spice. A tidal wave of fruit hits the palate with tremendous force sending shockwaves right through to the sensationally long finish. Densely textured, lavish flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry and liquorice saturate the mouth over a back drop of vanillin oak, subtle dark chocolate and spicy dried herbs. Ripe chewy tannins form the backbone but are largely absorbed by the wealth of opulence that this wine is. Concludes with an exceptionally long aftertaste. A very lavish expression of Mendoza Cabernet.
Drink over the next 10-12 years.
Alc. 14.6%

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2021 Alamos Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Spicy aromas of dark cherry and blueberry are followed by some dried herbs and subtle dusty cedar notes. Medium bodied blueberry and cherry flavours have an elegant feel with some scorched earth, light dried herb and spice characters lying underneath. Fine grained tannins finishing with good freshness and a mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2017 Alamos Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Opaque dark red black tinged colour with a dark purple hue. Aromas of dark cherries and plum laced with dried clove characters are followed by some dusty cedar and spicy tobacco notes. Medium bodied with an elegant feel, flavours of ripe cherries and plum are wrapped up in dried clove characters with toasty cedar and spicy tobacco characters ensuing. Dryish fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of cherries, dried clove, plum, toasty cedar and spicy tobacco.
Cellar 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2015 Arido Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. The nose offers up aromas of spicy dark cherries, liquorice, light vanillin cedar, earth and herbs. Medium bodied the palate has flavours of spicy ripe cherries and dried herbs over earth and light cedar. Elegant mouthfeel with fine grained tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir

Patagonia, ARGENTINA

$66. 99
Bottle
$803.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.
Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented in concrete, transferred by gravity and treated in the gentlest way possible without fining or filtration in order to produce wines with transparency.
Barda hails mostly from ungrafted vines that are 25 years old, along with fruit from the 1955 and 1932 vineyard. Maturation is completed 60% in concrete to enhance the fresh and crunchy nature of this Pinot Noir.
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The 2021 Barda has moderate ripeness and alcohol (12.5%) while retaining very good freshness. After fermenting with some 15% full clusters in concrete with indigenous yeasts, 60% of the volume matured in French oak barrels (10% of them new), usually the more structured lots, while the rest was kept in concrete (the lighter lots) to keep the freshness and crunchiness of Pinot Noir. It was conceived as an easy-to-drink wine from their younger vines, but it has more depth than just that and it's quite versatile with food. 2021 was a cooler year, with frost in the winter that killed all the bugs, and they had a good crop (they usually get 35 to 50 hectoliters per hectare, maybe a little higher for Barda). It's fresh, vertical and mineral with a saline twist that is more noticeable with lower alcohol. It's the same genetic material as the rest, a massal selection planted ungrafted with some 20 years of age, and he sometimes gets declassified grapes or wines from the older vineyards (Cincuenta y Cinco and Treinta y Dos). This is the true second wine from Chacra. It has a pale and bright ruby color and a very clean and expressive nose, with some leafy notes, red fruit, hints of orange peel and a vibrant palate with purity of flavors, young and energetic. Piero Incisa told me this vintage reminds him of 2013; so, I looked up my description of that wine, and it is quite similar to this. Delicious and amazing value. A perfect introduction to Chacra... 70,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2022. Drink 2022 - 2027.
93+ points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
This has aromas of currants, blueberries, cherry blossom, brewed tea, seashells and seaweed. Medium-bodied with very sleek tannins. Savory and succulent with excellent freshness. Hints of cocoa and tea at the end. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com
Cherry, rhubarb, slightly floral, with a distinct oysters shell/briny thing happening, a dusting of cinnamon. Medium-bodied, raspberry, poached strawberry and cherry, saline, quite soft in the mouth with gentle stony tannin and quiet acidity, but does have a little sappiness and a finish of solid length, with a savoury and amaro aftertaste. It doesn’t have the cut and intensity of the more expensive Pinot Noir offerings from this producer, but it’s still a lovely thing to drink. Drink 2022 - 2026.
92 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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2021 Bodega Chacra Cincuenta Y Cinco Pinot Noir

Patagonia, ARGENTINA

$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.
Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented in concrete, transferred by gravity and treated in the gentlest way possible without fining or filtration in order to produce wines with transparency.
Cincuenta y Cinco comes from vineyards planted in 1955 which gently rest on a sea of pebbles, typical in riverbed soils. It is fermented whole cluster at very low temperatures, enhancing the floral characteristics of the wine. Cincuenta y Cinco has the highest amount of tension of all the Chacra wines while it still retains a comfortable ease.
Other Reviews....
The élevage for the 2021 Cincuenta y Cinco was different from the past; they have now aged 40% in concrete tanks (it used to be 25%), 40% in French oak barrels and 20% in clay amphorae for nine months. They use cover crops in the vineyard, where they don't even use sulfur or copper. It fermented in a round and wide concrete vat with indigenous yeasts for 12 to 15 days with full clusters and an infusion with little extraction. It has moderate ripeness and 12% alcohol, with more tension than the others. This is basically the same wine as the Sin Azufre but with a little more oak, which is barely noticeable but with some spiciness and Burgundian character developing tantalizing notes of violet pastille with time in the glass. It has a bright ruby color and a complex and subtle nose full of elegance and nuance. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and supple flavors, primary, young and apparently weightless and ethereal but full of inner energy. It has bright flavors of fresh cherries and raspberries and a citrus twist of orange peel that adds freshness. Gobsmacking! 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. Drink 2022 - 2034.
99 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
Perfumed and floral aromas of rose petals, rose hips, wild strawberries, raspberries, sliced mushrooms and orange zest. Bright and succulent with a medium body and very fine, firm tannins. Delightful citrus and crunchy red-fruit character with pretty rose-petal notes throughout. Drink from 2024. From biodynamically grown grapes.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com
From vines planted in 1955 on a sea of pebbles. Bam bam.
Raspberry, dried cherry, a little aniseed and floral top note, distinctly steely too. Medium-bodied, slightly sappy red fruits, chalky and stony, a little game meat and juniper, so bright and packed with energy, and a pebble and dried herb finish of excellent length. Brisk, fresh, charismatic, and dynamic. Less oak than the Trienta y Dos and maybe better for that in a way. Great Pinot Noir, from south of the border! Drink 2023 - 2030+.
96 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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2020 Bodega Chacra Treinta Y Dos Pinot Noir

Patagonia, ARGENTINA

$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.
Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented in concrete, transferred by gravity and treated in the gentlest way possible without fining or filtration in order to produce wines with transparency.
Treinta y Dos is a single vineyard wine, made from old vineyards planted in 1932 on a land layered with clay, sand and pebbles. The most structured of all Chacra’s wines, Chacra Treinta y Dos is meant to be aged. Its soft characteristics and velvety tannins, however, make it drinkable at a younger age.
Other Reviews....
Like the majority of these wines, the percentage of wine in concrete that didn't see any oak in the 2020 Treinta y Dos has been increased to 50%, and the remaining 50% matured in French oak barrels (only 10% new) for nine months. It comes from a plot planted in 1932 on clay, sand and silt soils that deliver the most structured of Chacra's reds. The wine fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and has moderate 12.5% alcohol, which for a warmer and riper year like 2020, is remarkable. But of course, comparisons bring out the truth: 2020 was quite different climate wise from 2021, and the wines from 2020 show it. There's a little more ripeness, and the quality of the tannins is not the same, probably because of a hurried ripening of the grapes; plus, it's a little grainier and has a little more rusticity in the mouthfeel. It's faintly oaky but only faintly, even if there's no new oak whatsoever. 9,972 bottles were filled in November 2021. Drink 2022 - 2029.
96 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
Red cherries, strawberries, spiced plums, violets, cloves, dried herbs, undergrowth and a touch of smoke on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Firm, mineral and tea-like tannin quality. Very focused and structured. Needs time. Try after 2025. From biodynamically grown grapes.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com
Go Patagonia Pinot, go!
Poached strawberry, cinnamon dusted plums, mint and violets, ferrous and stony, new leather and blonde tobacco, liquorice root. Medium-bodied, succulent red fruit and spiced plum, fine-grained spread of tannin, black tea perfume, and a grainy savoury finish of superb length. Distinctive, and while the Pinot Noir signature is firm, it’s quite clearly from ‘somewhere other’. Outstanding. Drink 2024 - 2030+.
96 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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2019 Bodega Chacra Cincuenta Y Cinco Pinot Noir

Patagonia, ARGENTINA

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.
Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented in concrete, transferred by gravity and treated in the gentlest way possible without fining or filtration in order to produce wines with transparency.
Other Reviews....
The blue-fruit character is impressive with intense, violet and floral character, which turns redder with earthier notes. Full-bodied, tight and very chewy, yet the tannins spread across the palate, releasing pure, seductive fruit and tense, bright acidity.
98 points
James Suckling

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2014 Altas Cumbres Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2016-2017)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright dark red hue. Stalky dried herb top notes mixed in with black cherries are followed by earthy cedar and spice. Light in weight with a hard edge to the flavour profile of spicy dried clove characters intermixed with subtle dark and dried cherries, scorched cedar and spice. Dry finish with slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity. Modest aftertaste of dried cloves, spice, dried cherries and scorched earth. Pass.
Drink now.
Alc 13.5%

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2018 Casa de Uco El Salvaje Organico Pinot Noir

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Certified organic. Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a crimson red hue. Fragrant ripe red cherry and strawberry scents infused with violets are trailed by fresh herbs and spice. Delicious juicy red cherry and strawberry flavours fill the mouth with infusions of violets, fresh herbs and subtle spicy earth sitting beneath. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins. Good drive but a bit simple with a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2017 Casa de Uco El Salvaje Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

Reduced from $39.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

From the excellent 2017 vintage springs this delicious fruit driven Malbec. Certified organic it has a totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Aromas of ripe dark cherries intermix with blackcurrant and blueberry followed by some dusty earth, fresh herb and spicy cedar notes. The palate is a medium bodied rich, juicy ball of fruit that’s well endowed with dark cherry, liquorice and ripe blueberry flavours which meld into dried herb, earth and spice nuances. Fleshy mouthfeel with finely grained well integrated tannins. Excellent length concluding with a long fruit loaded aftertaste that’s quite moreish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews….
A very complex and attractive nose with fresh aromas of violets, licorice, blueberries and cassis, leading to a lithe, fresh and juicy palate that carries a supple, long and velvety texture at the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

Delivery Information
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2020 Catena High Mountain Vines Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) vineyard lend soft, sweet texture whilst the intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard provides explosive floral aromatics and a concentrated structure. The last component is from El Cipillo in Eugenio Bustos, which has loamy sands and thick calcareous layers sit over rounded rock. Maturation takes place in a mix of new (35%), second and third use French oak barrels for a period of 14 months.
Juicy yet savoury and possessing a glossy feel this a textbook example of Argentinian Malbec.
Dense inky black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Alluring scents of blueberry, violet, dark plum and hints of liquorice drift from the glass with some vanillin cedar, earth and dried herb notes also evident. Richly fruited yet refined in its feel the palate is doused with a mix of ripe blueberry, red plum and liquorice fruit that possess both excellent intensity and persistence. Notions of spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earth and dried herbs lie underneath. Fleshy textured and expansive it finishes with a polished tannin structure and a long delicious blue fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Catena High Mountain Vines Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) vineyard lend soft, sweet texture whilst he intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard provides explosive floral aromatics and a concentrated structure. The last component is from El Cipillo in Eugenio Bustos, which has loamy sands and thick calcareous layers sit over rounded rock. Maturation takes place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for 12 months.
A gorgeous Malbec loaded with rich blue to dark fruits that are supple and fleshy.
Superb colour, black as night heart with a deep bright dark red black tinged hue. A pretty aromatic profile of dark cherries, violets, red liquorice and blueberries are followed by fresh herb and spicy cedar notes. Medium bodied the palate is loaded with rich juicy blackcurrant, ripe blueberry and liquorice fruits which are seamlessly intertwined with vanillin cedar, dried herbs and faint spicy tobacco. Supple and fleshy mid palate it finishes with a nicely balanced freshness and polished yet well-constructed tannins. Long delicious blue to dark fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews…..
This is a solid, focused malbec with tight, creamy tannins and plum and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied. The tannins spread so nicely across the palate that they scarcely leave any trace. Drink and enjoy.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com
The excellent and floral 2019 Catena Malbec shows the typicity of the grape, violets and red berries, and the freshness of the year. It has the textbook aromas and a soft and velvety mouthfeel, with very fine grainy tannins. Drink 2021-2024.
92 points
Luis Gutierrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2018 Catena Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from four high altitude vineyards in Maipú, Lujan de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) Vineyard lend soft, sweet texture and the lauded Catena cuttings in the Agrelo (Luján de Cuyo) vineyard add notes of spice. The cold nights in the Altamira (San Carlos) vineyard lend bright, crisp acidity and the intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard give explosive floral aromatics and concentrated structure. Maturation takes place in a mix of new (35%), second and third use French oak barrels for 14 months.

A delightful, richly flavoured Malbec that is also structured and refined.

Dense inky black core with a deep dark red black shaded hue. Wafting out of the glass with ample intensity are aromatics of blackcurrant, dark cherry, liquorice and light blueberry followed by some dried herbs, black olive and hints of graphite. Rich and velvety upon entry, the savoury mid weighted palate features ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry and blueberry fruits over more subtle liquorice, dried herb and spicy vanillin cedar nuances. Fine grained yet well structured tannins fan out onto a long fleshy yet refined aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
Lots of blackberry and blueberry character with a black-tea undertone. Turns to flowers. Medium to full body, fresh acidity and a long and gorgeous finish. Vivid and bright. Transparent. Drink now.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2016 Catena Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price.

Very savoury and loaded with flavour this Malbec really over delivers.

A blend of three different vineyards the wine is matured in a mixture of new, second and third use barrels for a period of 12-14 months. Excellent depth of colour displaying an inky black dark red core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted violet black cherry and blackcurrant aromas intermix with liquorice, a faint whiff of blueberry, inky earth notes and spicy dried herbs. Medium to full bodied, black cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice flavours are rich and concentrated, yet there’s a feeling of finesse to this wine. Complexing elements of earthy dried herbs, subtle clove and spice are evident on the back palate. The tannins are sturdy but also silky in their feel and provide a great framework. Long savoury aftertaste of blackcurrant, blueberry, liquorice, earthy clove characters and spice. A top example of keenly priced Argentinian Malbec.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
The fresh, floral and expressive 2016 Catena Malbec blends grapes from different parts of Mendoza: Lunlunta, Agrelo, Altamira El Cepillo and Gualtallary. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in French and American oak barrels for an average of 12 months. It's straight and a little austere but has deep flavors. Superb quality for the price and volume. Drink 2018-2023.
92 points
Luis Gutierrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2017 Catena Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards with maturation taking place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for 12 months.

A beautiful rendition of Argentinean Malbec that will have you reaching for another glass before you know it.
Totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red hue. Gorgeous aromatics of ripe blackcurrant, liquorice and to a lesser extent blueberry meld into dusty cedar, scorched earth, hints of tobacco and spicy dried herbs. Medium to full bodied, rich dark cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant and liquorice fruits provide the wine with a succulent feel, sitting over a back drop of scorched earth, clove, dark chocolate and a spicy dusting of cedar. Well integrated, faintly chewy tannins provide the structure. Finishes long, generous and delicious.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
This is a dense and refined red with a minerality underneath. Full body, firm and silky with pretty blue fruit and light salt undertones. Shows tension and structure. Drink now.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2018 Catena Zapata Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Saturated inky black heart with a very deep dark purple black tinged hue. Alluring scents of violets, ripe red currants, blueberry and subtle liquorice seduce the olfactory senses with some vanillin cedar, fresh herb, light scorched earth and tobacco notes ensuing. Rich expressive dark cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant and red plum fruits flood the refined mid weight palate. Seamlessly integrated tannins lend further polish and class with some vanillin cedar, earth, infusions of fresh herbs and delicate spicy tobacco elements lingering in the background. Finishes with excellent freshness and a long fleshy aftertaste that oozes sophistication.
Drink over the next 6-8 years plus.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews…..
This has a fragrant nose of wild raspberries, plums, baked blueberries, sandalwood, orange zest, chocolate and sage. Lavender and rose petals, too. Medium-to full-bodied with creamy tannins. Floral notes shine through on the supple, caressing finish. Drink now or hold.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com

Delivery Information
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2017 Chakana Nuna Estate Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Certified organic. Excellent colour displaying a pitch black core with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. Lifted aromas of black cherries, blackcurrant and liquorice laced with fresh herbs overlay vanillin cedar, earth and spice. Medium bodied and finely structured the palate possesses dark cherry and plum flavours infused with dried herbs followed by liquorice and spicy cedar. Sturdy yet fine grained tannins and good underlying acidity providing the framework. Aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, liquorice, plum, dried herbs and earthy cedar.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 Dada de Finca Las Moras Art Malbec 391

ARGENTINA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and blackcurrant lead the way with hints of smoky incense like characters, light earth and smoky herbs following on. Light to medium weight the palate has flavours of Morello cherries, subtle dried herb infusions, light earth and spice. Fine grained tannins concluding with a medium length aftertaste that’s both elegant and savoury.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2017 Dada de Finca Las Moras Art Malbec 391

ARGENTINA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries are overlaid by prominent dried clove notes with toasty cedar and spice ensuing. Medium bodied fleshy ripe cherry flavours are overtaken by vanillin cedar and dried clove characters with some spicy dried herbs on the back palate. Soft fine grained tannins with an aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, vanillin cedar and dried clove characters.
Cellar 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2020 Finca Las Moras Malbec

ARGENTINA

$15. 99
Bottle
$191.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Certified organic. Bright dark red black core with a dark red hue. Aromas of blueberry and red liquorice are influenced by distinct leathery barnyard like notes with some spicy herbs ensuing. Mid weighted blueberry flavours are to the fore with a dash of sour cherries, fresh herb infusions and spice also chiming in. Lively acidity with fine grained tannins and a slightly tart conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2017 Finca Las Moras Malbec

ARGENTINA

$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry aromas laced with clove are followed by some earthy notes. Elegant light to medium weight palate with ripe cherry and blueberry flavours interacting with spicy dried herb and earth characters. Slightly dryish but fine grained tannins finishing with bright acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Delivery Information
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2020 JED Wines Malbec

Uco Valley, ARGENTINA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Re-tasted on 23/3/2022
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. The nose offers up attractive scents of dark cherries, plum and liquorice with some earthy blueberry and spicy dried herb notes also chiming in. Medium bodied the palate is relatively tightly knit with spicy dark cherry and blueberry flavours infused with earth and dried herb elements. Dryish finish with chalky tannins, bright acidity and an earthy medium length conclusion.

Very deep black dark red core with a bright dark red hue. Nosing offers up inky aromatics of freshly crushed dark cherries, liquorice and a hint of blueberry followed by some earth and spicy dried herb notes. Bright acidity underpins youthful cherry and blueberry fruits which meld into earth and dried herb characters. Dry inky finish with slightly chalky tannins and a tightly knit aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 JED Wines Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Inky black cherry, blueberry and liquorice aromas intermingle with earthy dried herb and spice notes. Rich and juicy, inky black cherry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are backed by bright youthful acidity and slightly chalky tannins with elements of earth and spicy dried herbs also present. Concludes with medium length.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Delivery Information
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2017 Jed Wines Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Opaque dark red colour with black tinged edges and dark red hue. The nose dispels dark currant and ripe cherry aromatics with smoky dried herbs and spice also present. Medium bodied with an elegant feel the palate has flavours of blackcurrant infused with dried herbs over some tobacco elements. Finishes dry and spicy with fine grained tannins and a medium length aftertaste that’s quite savoury.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 La Celia Reserva Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Nosing reveals dark cherry and ripe blueberry scents followed by hints of liquorice, vanillin cedar and spicy earth. Medium bodied, soft and quite juicy, savoury ripe cherry and blueberry fruits make a smooth entrance trailed by notions of dried herbs, earth and vanillin cedar. Very polished tannins with a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Delivery Information
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2019 La Celia Eugenio Bustos Malbec

Uco Valley, ARGENTINA

$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry aromas mix with plum, light vanillin cedar and dried herbs. Medium bodied the palate has a fleshy feel and is generously flavoured with juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruit. Vanillin cedar, dried herbs and spice ensue. Soft polished tannins with a savoury dark fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%

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2017 Mairena Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Nosing offers up spicy red currant and blueberry scents subtlety infused with dried herbs followed by some scorched earth and cedary tobacco like notes. Generous and silken upon entry the palate is decorated with ripe red currant and blueberry fruits which are infused with dried herbs over a scorched earth and spicy cedar back drop. Velvet like tannins concluding with a soft textured medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Matias Riccitelli Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Dense inky black dark purple colour with a very deep dark purple red hue. Nosing offers up lifted ripe blueberry and dark cherry aromas infused with fresh herbs, hints of liquorice and light earth. The juicy palate carries a youthful freshness and inky feel with ripe blackcurrant, liquorice and blueberry fruits reigning over a back drop of earth and infusions of fresh herbs. Grainy and slightly grippy tannin structure with bright acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Matias Riccitelli Hey Malbec!

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Superb density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and an equally deep bright dark purple black hue. The nose is a fragrant mix of violets, ripe blueberries, blackcurrants and liquorice which intermingle with provincial herb and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Medium bodied, rich succulent dark cherry, blueberry and liquorice fruits are layered across the palate underpinned by dried herb, inky earth and spice characters. Finishes with a youthful vibrancy. Polished yet sturdy tannins leaning into a long bright blue fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Mendel Wines Lunta Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Showing plenty of intensity out of the glass are enticing aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant infused with dried herbs. Some liquorice, tobacco and spice notes are also apparent. Rich and expressive the mid weighted palate features ripe red to black currant, liquorice and blueberry fruits over a dried herb, subtle earth and spicy tobacco back drop. Well integrated tannins have a polished feel. Finishes with loads of fleshy fruit yet maintains a sense of refinement on the lengthy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2017 San Gimignano Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red core with subtle tinges of black around the outskirts and a dark red hue. Aromas of spicy red currants and red cherries mix with dried herbs and earth. Medium bodied, savoury red fruits oversee a back drop of dried herbs, vanillin cedar, earth and spice. Elegant yet fleshy in its mouthfeel with bright acidity and fine grained tannins leading into a medium length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2017 Santa Ana Reserve Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Aged in French and American oak for 9 months. Opaque dark red black tinged colour with a bright purple red hue. Nosing reveals freshly crushed dark cherry, plum and blueberry aromas followed by some inky earth and spicy herb notes. Medium bodied the youthful palate is filled with juicy crushed berry flavours that are laced with herbs over some inky earth characters and spicy vanillin cedar. Fine grained, slightly dryish tannins. Aftertaste of spicy ripe dark cherries, infusions of dried herbs and earthy vanillin cedar characters.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2017 Santa Ana Homage Cabernet Sauvignon

ARGENTINA

$15. 99
Bottle
$191.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of ripe cherry and plum are overlaid by scorched earth with spicy dried herb end notes. Light to medium weight with a fruity palate of ripe cherries and plum infused with dried herbs over a backdrop of scorched earth. Fine grained tannins. Soft fleshy mouthfeel with an aftertaste of ripe cherries and plums laced with spicy dried herbs.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2017 Santa Ana Homage Malbec

ARGENTINA

$15. 99
Bottle
$191.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red purple hue. The nose exhibits inky ripe dark cherry and plum scents over some liquorice and faint earthy herb notes. Light to medium bodied, soft and fruity the palate dishes up juicy dark and Morello cherry flavours followed by some lightly spiced vanillin cedar and dried herb infusions. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of ripe Morello cherries, spicy vanillin cedar and dried herbs.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2020 Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Totally opaque midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry are intertwined with notions of black olive, graphite, vanillin cedar and spicy tobacco. Mid weighted the palate features a mix of blackcurrant and black cherry fruits over cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and spice characters. Gently chewy yet fine grained tannin structure with a nicely fruited, elegant conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews…..
Pure aromas of blackberries, plums and crushed stones follow through to a medium to full body with medium, chewy tannins and plenty of fruit, but a tight, reserved finish. Give this a year to two to soften and open, but already pretty. Polished texture at the end. Joyful. Drink now or hold.
94 Points
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