772 | Wine | Mendoza, 2010

"Opaque purple and thick in the glass, this wine has inky, supercharged aromas of ripe blackberry and spice. It feels amped up but balanced, with more intensity and clarity than what most other $18 reds offer. The flavors of wild berry, mild herb and chocolate finish in a rich, toasty wrapping."

"The 2010 Malbec offers up an aromatic array of wood smoke, Asian spices, lavender, and black cherry. Intense, layered, and lengthy, this tasty effort will drink nicely over the next 5-6 years."

"Its deep red garnet colour with intense and bright hues is perfectly in tune with his complexe and intense aromas given by bursts red fruits like cherry, and rose hip, followed by elegant notes of lavender. Toasted & tobacco aromas hints at the end reflect its ageing in barrels. A sttrong introduction in mouth with all the smoothness of juicy fruits is combined with structuring and mature tannins. A dominant acidity develops a remarkably long persistency."

"Ruby red. Dark fruits emboldened by black pepper create an invitingly fruit-forward nose. A lush mouthfeel of redcurrant and cherry, followed by a balanced and silky finish. A wonderful match for red meat, lamb dishes and robust vegetarian entrees."

"Notions of cedar, Asian spices, incense, floral notes, and black cherry lead to a smooth-textured, elegant, spicy offering that delivers outstanding value in a wine meant for drinking over the next 5-6 years."

"Notes of game and spice lead to rich dark cherry and jammy blackberry fruit character that gives way to more spice and smoke notes on the finish."

"A dense, smoky red, showing a creamy edge to the spicy kirsch, plum sauce and grilled fig notes that mingle with hints of baking spice and medium tannins. Fine length."

"This dark yet juicy red offers flashy raspberry ganache, blueberry and blackberry notes, as fine tannins add support. A hint of smoke lingers on the finish."

"A glass-coating opaque purple color, it sports an enticing nose of Asian spices, incense, lavender, plum, and blueberry. In the glass it opens to reveal a ripe, plush, savory wine with no hard edges."