Highly recommended
90-94pts
Montes Toscanini, Criado en Roble Tannat, Las Piedras, Canelones, Uruguay 2017
AC 95 DV 94 DW 93 montestoscanini.com
Deep and opulent nose, dark fruits, violet and cocoa. On the palate it is ripe, juicy and sophisticated with refined tannins. Complex and long. Structured. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14%
Carmen, Delanz, Apalta, Colchagua, Chile 2020
AC 93 DV 92 DW 93
£40 Santa Rita Europe
Attractive aromas of dark fruits, cedar and leafy notes. Subtle herbs and soy underpin ripe blackcurrant. Great concentration and a mineral finish. Drink 2022-2034 Alc 13.5%
Falasco, Hermandad Fausto Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 92 DV 93 DW 93
£17.50 Evington’s
Pure, precise and classy wine displaying aromas of red fruits and blueberry compote. Compact and powerful with excellent concentration of fruit and sophisticated structure. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.5%
Altocedro, Reserve Old Vine Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 93 DV 93 DW 90
£24.99-£27.95 Addison, Auriol, Mr & Mrs Fine Wine, Talking Wines, Taste Argentina, Teddington Stores, Vine & Juniper, Wadebridge Wines, Weavers Ripe, high-toned forest fruit compote. Excellent concentration, and superb refined structure. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14.5%
Trivento, Eolo Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 95 DV 92 DW 95
POA
Concha y Toro UK
An attractive savoury-earthy note alongside toasty oak, dark cassis and forest fruits. Great intensity and concentration allied with firm structure and good acid. Plush, smart and classy. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.5%
Cerro Chapeu, Since 1752 Gran Tradición, Rivera, Uruguay 2016
AC 94 DV 90 DW 94 cerrochapeu.com
Ripe dark fruits, chocolate, herbs and spice. Juicy and floral palate, fresh and vibrant. A spark on the finish with firm but ripe, almost polished tannins. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13%
Los Cerros de San Juan, Maderos, Colonia, Uruguay 2017
AC 92 DV 93 DW 93 bodegaloscerrosdesanjuan.com
Defined and focused including notes of fruits of the forest, liquorice and spice. The palate has firm and chalky tannins, good freshness and well-judged alcohol. Meaty, mineral, intense. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13.2%
Carmen, Gold Cabernet Sauvignon, Alto Jahuel, Maipo, Chile 2019
AC 93 DV 91 DW 92
£75 Santa Rita Europe
Bright blueberry juice with a sprinkling of vanilla, cassis, leafy and floral notes. Soft mouthfeel with fine tannins, rich palate and moderate acidity, silky and polished.
Drink 2022-2032 Alc 13.5%
Bodegas Carrau, Amat Tannat, Las Violetas, Canelones, Uruguay 2018
AC 93 DV 92 DW 93
£29.99 Fine Wines Direct UK
A floral note mingles with blueberry and mint. Lots of oak here but it works very well in combination with the structured dark fruit. Reminiscent of a Rioja in style; intense, muscular and long. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13.6%
Concha y Toro, Carmín de Peumo Carmenère, Cachapoal, Chile 2019
AC 93 DV 94 DW 91
POA
Concha y Toro UK
Floral notes combine with vanilla, cocoa, graphite and spice. On the palate it is ripe, juicy, overt with intense fruit and delicious savoury complexity. Drink 2022-2034 Alc 14%
Mendel, Finca Remota Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 93 DV 93 DW 93
£70-£75 Armit, House of Townend
Very attractive nose of crushed violets, smoky notes and graphite. A lovely, juicy cherry-plum burst on the mid-palate. Rich texture yet with zippy freshness beneath.
Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.6%
Cerro Chapeu , Batovi T1 Tannat, Rivera, Uruguay, 2017
AC 90 DV 93 DW 92 cerrochapeu.com
Exciting and overt style with lots of ripe dark fruits and intense sweet spice notes. Very meaty palate, good grip and weight and a lovely saline palate, leathery too!
Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13.5%
Colomé, Estate Series Auténtico Malbec, Calchaquí, Salta, Argentina 2020
AC 91 DV 93 DW 92
£35.99 Liberty Wines, Lockett Bros, Loki, NY Wines Intriguing nose of dried rose, cranberry, cherry, smoked game and biltong. On the palate it is generous, ripe and juicy with silky tannins, balancing freshness and a delicious long finish. Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.5%
Gimenez Mendez, Alta Reserva Tannat, Las Brujas, Canelones, Uruguay 2020
AC 92 DV 93 DW 92
£24 The Maidenhead Wine Co
The nose shows dark fruits, cocoa nib and savoury meaty notes. Powerful and well structured, with tannin and acidity in full flow. Full of energy with a persistent finish.
Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14%
La Cayetana, Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 91 DV 90 DW 94
£22 Ake & Humphris, Carruthers & Kent, Drinkmonger, StarmoreBoss
Harmonious, seamless. Perfectly ripe fruit such as blackberries and dark cherries underpinned by ripe round tannins and freshness. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14%
Mendel, Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 92 DV 93 DW 91
£22-£26 Armit, Cadman, Harvey Nichols, House of Townend, Songbird Wines, Wine Republic
Juicy and open with plums, damson, chocolate and liquorice. Good density of fruit on the palate, moderate acidity and good typicity. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.4%
De Martino, Old Vine Series
Las Olvidadas, Itata, Chile 2019
AC 92 DV 92 DW 93
£29.99 Virgin Wines
High-toned strawberry and violets. Chewy tannins and good fruit character, has an interesting textural density but with good freshness, too. It will benefit from time in the bottle. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 13%
Graffigna, Genuine Collection Reserve Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2020
AC 90 DV 93 DW 92 graffignawines.com
Forest fruits, crushed blueberries and cassis. Fine chalky tannins and a good seam of dark berry, sappy juiciness with some crunch. Weighty but well balanced.
Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14%
Los Cerros de San Juan, Pentavarietal, Colonia, Uruguay 2016
AC 94 DV 91 DW 92 bodegaloscerrosdesanjuan.com
Developing, showing leafy cedar and cigar tobacco notes. Sturdy and firm on the palate despite its age. Cherry-ish fruit brightness, a suggestion of dark chocolate bitterness on the finish. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13.3%
Montes Toscanini, Gran Tannat Premium, Las Piedras, Canelones, Uruguay 2019
AC 92 DV 93 DW 92 montestoscanini.com
Developed, complex and inviting display of dark fruits, wet earth, cocoa powder, dried herbs, leather and spices. Well balanced on the palate with layered fruit and a long finish. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14%
Don Melchor, Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto, Maipo, Chile 2020
AC 92 DV 94 DW 89
£105 Concha y Toro UK
Packed full of vibrant fruit, plum, blackberry and tar. Exceptional concentration of fruit and sophisticated tannins. Oak and spice but lots of juicy curranty fruit.
Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.5%
Kaiken, Mai Mendoza Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 93 DV 93 DW 91
£46.99 Elementary Wine Co, Liberty Wines Pure dark fruit nose, crushed blueberry, liquorice and thyme.Very good concentration of fruit and remarkable savoury complexity. Brooding, with life on the finish. Drink 2022-2034 Alc 14.5%
Marichal, Grand Reserve A Tannat, Etchevarría, Canelones, Uruguay 2018
AC 92 DV 90 DW 93 marichalwines.com
Restrained, with subdued aromas of dark fruits, meaty with some spice. A sleek palate with sandy-textured tannins, great concentration of fruit and a smoky game, meaty finish. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13.5%
Nieto Senetiner, Partida Limitada Bonarda, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 91 DV 93 DW 93
£26.49-£27.49 Highbury Vintners, Kwoff, NY Wines, Taste Argentina, The Vineyard Dorking Seductive dark fruits, chocolate, dried herbs and sweet spices. Soft palate, rounded tannins, fresh with just enough berrytartness to finish. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 14% ▶
Norton, Privada Family Blend, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 92 DV 93 DW 91
£18.95-£24 Divine Fine Wines, Eton Vintners, Hic, Islington Wines, Noble Green, Wine Direct Still youthful on the nose, dark fruit-led. A juicy big mouthful that carries the oak very well to the tangy finish. It also carries beautiful freshness that will ensure a long future ahead. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 15%
Proemio, Barrel Selection, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 94 DV 90 DW 91 proemiowines.com
Bright, engaging plum, cherry, cedar and pencil lead on the nose. On the palate it has good concentration and attractive savoury complexity. A layered and textured ripe, dark fruit finish. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.5%
Sottano, Selección del Enólogo Malbec, Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina 2020
AC 92 DV 93 DW 92
£21.50 Vindependents
Lovely nose, savoury and herbal, bright and floral. A streak of violet and a lovely juicy burst of cherry-plum on the mid-palate. Excellent purity and concentration of fruit.
Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.5%
Benegas Lynch, Cabernet Franc, Finca Libertad, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 92 DV 91 DW 90
£18 (2016) Quercus Wines
Attractive nose of raspberry with some floral elements. Well structured and sturdy, firm but sophisticated. Drink 2022-2032
Alc 14.8%
Pablo Fallabrino, Austros, Canelones, Uruguay 2015
AC 94 DV 91 DW 92
£17 The Good Wine Shop, Vinos Latinos
On the nose this is earthy, cedary, balsamic and complex. A cool minty palate shows dark fruits, very fine tannic structure and a lovely, bright, densely textured finish. Great concentration and some way to go to find its peak. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 15%
Riglos, Gran Cabernet Franc, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
AC 93 DV 91 DW 91
£23.50 Vindependents
Herbal notes with white pepper, cedar and damp earth. Zippy freshness with sturdy tannins and a chalky mouthfeel.
Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.9%
Undurraga, TH Rarities GarnachaCariñena-Monastrell, Cauquenes, Maule, Chile 2020
AC 92 DV 90 DW 93
£16.50 The Wine Society
Wild strawberry and cassis nose. Packed full of fruit, showing dark cherry, strawberry and a bitter orange note with good freshness. Cocoa comes in on the long finish. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14.5%
Bisquertt, Crazy Rows Cinsault, Itata, Bío Bío, Chile 2021
AC 91 DV 91 DW 91
£7.90 Revl
Liquorice root, dark cherry and spice. High-toned and energetic. Crunchy, wild and firm style of Cinsault with noticeable tannins, crisp acidity and buckets of ripe fruit. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 12.5%
Pisano, RPF Tannat, Progreso, Canelones, Uruguay 2018
AC 93 DV 90 DW 93
£26 Ellis Wines
Full of chocolate and dark fruits, spice and leather on the nose. A wonderful high contrast between big, brawny structural framework and some cassis and graphite tones. Lots of energy and will benefit from cellaring. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14%
Santa Rita, Triple C, Alto Jahuel, Maipo, Chile 2019
AC 93 DV 93 DW 91
£45 Santa Rita Europe
Lively blue fruit nose, slight menthol character, too, and subtle leafy notes. Very polished fine tannins, soft and juicy with a lovely silky finish. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14%
Altocedro, Gran Reserve Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2017
AC 91 DV 90 DW 92
£39.99-£45 Auriol Wines, Daylesford, Flagship Wines, Harrods, Taste Argentina, Teddington Stores, The Wine Cellar
Interesting wine combining attractive dark fruits and leathery and earthy complexity. Chewy tannins and a dense palate, liquorice and spice. A cooling eucalyptus note on the finish. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 14%
Bouchon, País Salvaje, Maule, Chile 2021
AC 91 DV 90 DW 92
£16 Condor Wines
Rosehip, marjoram and red fruits dominate the nose. On the palate it is pleasant and simple with attractive fruit and wellbalanced freshness. Sappy tannins. Good long, crisp finish. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 12% ▶
Carmen, Matorral Chileno, Maule, Chile 2021
AC 90 DV 92 DW 92
£39.99 Santa Rita Europe
Refined, attractive nose, red fruits with floral and citrus peel notes. Young, but has good depth of fruit, well balanced alcohol and fine tannins. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14.5%
Longaví, Glup País, Millapoa, Bío Bío, Chile 2021
AC 92 DV 92 DW 90
£15 Bibendum Wine
Youthful, cherry fruit, tangy with a curious herbal-peppery character. Lots of personality here, and on the palate it is light, elegant and refreshing with a bright finish. Drink 2022-2026 Alc 13%
Marichal, Grand Reserve A Tannat, Etchevarría, Canelones, Uruguay 2015
AC 92 DV 92 DW 90
£25 Vinos Latinos
Lifted aromatics, some red fruit notes as well as cocoa, biltong and cedar. Enjoyably developed savoury tones and mature fruit.
Drink 2022-2036 Alc 13.5%
Morandé, Terroir Cinsault-País, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 90 DV 92 DW 92 £12.50-£13.95
Hay Wines, The Secret Bottle Shop, The Tasting House
Graceful, restrained and elegant aromas of red and dark forest fruits as well as delicate floral notes. Lovely sweep of juicy fruit and fine tannins with a lovely persistent and delicious finish. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 13%
Casa Silva, Romano Parras Viejas, Colchagua, Chile 2021
AC 91 DV 92 DW 89 £16.95
Available via UK agent Jackson Nugent Vintners
Beguiling nose of dark fruits, slightly smoky damp earth notes. Vibrant palate, fresh with firm tannins and lively acidity. Lots to enjoy here. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 13.7%
Matías Riccitelli, Old Vines from Patagonia Bastardo, Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina 2020
AC 92 DV 90 DW 92
£40.99 Corking Wines, Hallgarten Wines Delicately scented, aromas of red forest fruits and florals. Vibrant cherry-ish acidity, gentle chalky tannins and a nice herbal and peppery twang. Drink 2022-2027 Alc 12%
Pisano, Arretxea Tannat, Progreso, MCanelones, Uruguay 2015
AC 91 DV 91 DW 91
£30 The Wine Society
Intriguing, complex and seductive aromas of dark fruits, leather, cedar, wet earth, dried herbs and spice. Meaty palate with some salted smoky bacon and a coffeebean bitterness. Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14.5%
Fabre Montmayou, Grand Vin, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 90 DV 92 DW 91
£44.25 Vinothentic
Attractive and youthful with notes of brambly fruit, cassis, kirsch. Good freshness and a dense chewy palate with sweet oak on the finish. Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.5%
Luis Felipe Edwards, Cinso, Itata, Chile 2021
AC 93 DV 90 DW 91 lfewines.com
Very soft fruit, like a punnet of strawberries and raspberries. On the palate it is subtle, sophisticated, round and silky with a long finish. Youthful and shows good ageing potential. Drink 2022-2029 Alc 13%
Morandé, Adventure Mediterráneo, Loncomilla, Maule, Chile 2018
AC 90 DV 91 DW 92 morande.cl
Generous but complex nose, vibrant dark berry fruit, dried leaves and earthy notes. A wild palate with savoury notes, elegant tannins and vibrant underpinning freshness.
Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14%
Tagua Tagua, Gran Reserva, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 91 DV 91 DW 90
£17.99 Shawbury Wine
Ripe nose of blackcurrant, chocolate, cedar wood and spice. Lush and full but with bite, definition and a eucalyptus finish.
Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14%
‘What struck me was that the winemaking wasn’t intrusive and suggested a sensitivity to the attributes of the old vines’
--------------------------- David Williams
Undurraga, Red Field Blend, Cauquenes, Maule, Chile 2020
AC 90 DV 91 DW 92 undurraga.cl
Blue fruit with earthy notes and spice. Juicy and very seductive palate with freshness and lithe tannins. Bright finish.
Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.7%
Cadus, Signature Series Criolla Chica, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina 2020
AC 89 DV 91 DW 89
£16-£17 Betton Wines, Grape & Grind, Must & Lees Classy and seductive, displaying notes of dark cherries, blackberries and cassis. Something Pinot-ish about it: wonderfully round and harmonious with silky tannins and vivid freshness. Drink 2022-2027 Alc 13%
Cousiño Macul, Lota, Alto Maipo, Maipo, Chile 2018
AC 88 DV 94 DW 87
£66-£72 (2015) Christopher Keiller,
The Brighton Wine Co, Vinvm
Aromas of ripe dark fruits, chocolate and a hint of sweet spices. Bursting with juicy fruit, firm tannins and crisp acidity. Coconut-andvanilla finish. Drink 2022-2034 Alc 14.1%
Garcés Silva, Catalino País, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 90 DV 90 DW 91
£16 Buckingham Schenk
Fragrant nose with notes of blueberries, cassis and menthol. Full-bodied, very juicy and vivid with firm tannins and balanced acidity. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 12.6%
Viña Progreso, Old Vines Tannat, Progreso, Canelones, Uruguay 2018
AC 92 DV 90 DW 91 info@vinaprogreso.com
Good fruit on the nose, dark plums and cocoa. On the palate it develops notes of sour cherries and bitter chocolate. It’s big and brooding with a bear-grip tannic hug.
Drink 2022-2036 Alc 14%
Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Caro, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 89 DV 92 DW 90
£45-£50 Bon Coeur, Hic, Laithwaites, Lay & Wheeler, Lea & Sandeman, Ocado, Waddesdon Wines Promising, refined nose, spice and berry fruits. Creamy and rich, excellent purity and great length. Drink 2022-2029 Alc 14.5%
La Celia, Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2020
AC 90 DV 90 DW 90 laceliawines.com
Restrained, slightly earthy on the nose. Concentration with a crunchy freshness a little tight on the palate but with lively, creamy raspberry fruit and a bright, tangy finish. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 14%
Bemberg, La Linterna Parcela No19 Finca Las Mercedes, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina 2015
AC 90 DV 91 DW 90
£74.99 9 Elms Wines, Port2Port
Expressive nose of blue fruits and cassis. The palate combines lovely juicy fruit with complex savoury notes. Great example of Cabernet from Salta that is ageing gracefully. Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.5%
Cold Shower Wines, Mission Impaíssible, Colchagua, Chile 2019
AC 91 DV 89 DW 91 £18-£20
Dronfield Wines, Good Pair Days, Grape & Grain, Marchtown, Market Hall Wines, Novel Wines
Very dark, opaque; smells like freshly squeezed black cherry or blackberry juice. On the palate it is dense, overt, ripe, round and juicy. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 13.8%
Garage Wine Co, Sauzal Vineyard
Lot 95, Empedrado, Maule, Chile 2018
AC 90 DV 90 DW 90
£27.39 Jascots at Home
Dark fruits, chocolate and spice. Densely packed with firm, forceful tannins and a great burst of acidity. Cocoa nibs and kirsch on the finish. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 14%
Longaví, Glup Carignan, Curimaqui, Maule, Chile 2021
AC 90 DV 90 DW 90
£15 Bibendum Wine
Restrained notes of cherries, blackberries and a hint of floral; a Languedoc-like aniseed edge. On the palate it is firm and grippy with tart acidity and moderately long finish. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 13%
‘They are letting the old vines speak for themselves, hence this tasting was such a pleasure’
--------------------------- Dirceu Vianna Junior MW
Miguel Torres, Los Inquietos 01, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 92 DV 90 DW 89 migueltorres.cl
Graceful and attractive aromas of cassis, blackberries, tobacco, garrigue and violets. Vivid fruits with a firm tannic backbone and fresh acidity. Young and still evolving, quite a serious style. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 13.5%
Pedro Parra, Vinista País, Portezuelo, Itata, Chile 2020
AC 90 DV 90 DW 91
£19.99 Liberty Wines
Aromatic, very attractive Campari-like melange of herb and bitter red fruit on the nose. The palate is firm with granular tannins, good freshness and acidity. Shows personality. Drink 2022-2027 Alc 13%
Tagua Tagua, Descomplicados Barbera, Maule, Chile 2020
AC 90 DV 89 DW 92
£22.50 Shawbury Wine
Bright cherry, leather and cranberry.
That intensity of fruit is modulated by the wonderfully vibrant cherry acidity and the sandy tannins. Sleek and polished, attractive style. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 13.5%
Valdivieso, Caballo Loco, Curicó, Chile 2020
AC 90 DV 90 DW 91 valdiviesowines.com
Promising nose with aromas of forest fruits, black cherry and dried herbs. Excellent fruit, firm tannins and harmonious acidity. Juicy finish. Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14%
Morandé, Adventure Vigno Carignan, Loncomilla, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 89 DV 91 DW 91
£23 Berkmann
Uplifting, inviting aromas of ripe cherries, mint, basil and succulent blackberry. Lovely brightness and energy to the flow of juicy fruit, then a touch of earthiness on the finish. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14%
Proemio, Grand Reserve Winemaker’s Selection, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 91 DV 90 DW 89 proemiowines.com
Quite restrained at present, with delicate notes of violets and red and dark fruits. Chewy palate with quite prominent cedary oak character and crisp acidity on the finish.
Drink 2022-2036 Alc N/A
Tagua Tagua, Gran Reserva Carignan, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 90 DV 90 DW 89
£17.99 Shawbury Wine
Aromas are attractive and inviting including ripe dark fruits and a pleasant vegetal character. Earthy and meaty palate with firm tannins and very bright acidity, very savoury. Drink 2022-2029 Alc 14%
William Fèvre Chile, Chacai, Pirque, Maipo, Chile 2019
AC 91 DV 90 DW 90 williamfevrechile.com
Ripe and full, a blockbuster with intense dark fruits, chocolate and sweet spices. Dense palate with rich textured fruit, warming alcohol but well balanced by vivid freshness. Drink 2022-2032 Alc 14.3%
Odfjell, Orzada Carignan, Maule, Chile 2019
AC 90 DV 90 DW 89
£20.99-£23.49 Momentum Wines, Shelved Wine, Talking Wines, The Wine Reserve, York Wines Very big and ripe style with intense dark fruits, dark chocolate, bacon and spice. Lovely freshness, and attractive rounded tannins. A big, broad and powerful wine.
Drink 2022-2028 Alc 15%
Santa Rita, Bougainville, Alto Jahuel, Maipo, Chile 2019
AC 92 DV 90 DW 89
£55 Santa Rita Europe
On the nose it shows brambly fruits, dried figs and spice. Rich and powerful, shows good fruit intensity, sweet cherry pie notes and very firm structure. Should age very well. Drink 2022-2028 Alc 14%
Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2020
AC 89 DV 90 DW 91
£16 Lanchester Wines, Nethergate Wines, Tesco Bright blue fruit, ripe black cherry, spice and leather with a subtle medicinal edge. Attractive crunchy fruit, full of energy but still firm. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14%
Zuccardi Q, Tempranillo, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
AC 88 DV 89 DW 92
£16 (2017) Christopher Keiller
Developing nose of earthy tobacco leaf and blackberry, showing well-integrated oak on bright fruit. Luxurious, velvety but firm tannins and a burst of acidity on the finish.
Drink 2022-2034 Alc 14.5% ▶