Stones | Argentina

"The 2011 is a classic Malbec, but undoubtedly Layer Cake. Big, brooding, black fruit, then rich earth, truffles and dark cocoa are at the front. The Sea of Stones vineyard is at its core, always evident with the thread of minerality that the deep alluvial cobblestones lend. This wine is so elegant in the mouth with fresh-picked blackberries, simmering chocolate sauce on the stove, and somewhere someone's cooking bacon … so many layers, so little time. Drinking a bottle of this wine will certainly lead to, well, opening another. So get it fast and get a lot while you can. We can never make enough to satisfy everyone."

"A luxurious, pale golden chardonnay with a nose redolent of white flowers, touches of gala apple and a hint of lime, all balanced with wet-stone minerality from the deep soils of Perdriel. The palate unfolds with bosc pear and memories of crème brulée where the creamy texture meets the crisp, refreshing acidity. The finish is deep and persistent."