Red

D.O.C. Single Vineyard Malbec

Luján de Cuyo · Argentina

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201487 pts

Rustic, gritty berry aromas come with notes of plastic, oak grain and grass. This is raw, chewy and tannic in feel, with roasted, spicy berry flavors that run low on ripeness. A salt-and-pepper finish includes herbal berry flavors and sticky tannins.
201090 pts

This is a true Luján Malbec, with earthy berry aromas and a loamy topping to the nose. A ripe, chewy mouthfeel is braced by modest acidity, while vanilla, maple, mocha and blackberry flavors are oaky and modern in style. On the finish, the feel is creamy yet fresh, and the flavo…
200887 pts

Fiery stuff with aromas that suggest cheese and leather. The mouth has a forward feel and then leafy, herbal berry flavors with sides of compost and leather. Lightly herbal on the finish, and while it's big, sweet and chunky, it doesn't click to the maximum.
200584 pts

Far less ripe and appealing than the 2004 version. The '05 comes out of the chute smelling malty and lactic; airing reveals strawberry milk notes, while the flavors struggle to express themselves. Sticky, oily and as if someone hit the mute button along the way. Where's the ripe…