Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2011 vintage. Last tasted 7.23.24 (9.4). Really starting to get its' groove thang on. Picked up 8 cases at the beginning of this 2025 year to pour by the glass (btg) via Coravin until the onset of summer or so. 01.04.25. — 14 days ago

Bill Sweeney

9.0

Spicy red fruit, mostly cherry. Still quite a few tannins for a 10 year old. — 6 days ago

romo

9.1

Place-y with a lot to say. Interesting but not particularly well-knit. — 24 days ago

Momo Sa

9.2

Christmas post eve dinner — 23 days ago

with Mike and Steve

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

One the most sophisticated Malbec tasted in recent times. An absolutely complex and powerful Malbec from the old vines of Catena Family vineyards where elevation surpasses 3,000-3,000ft above sea level. Intense aromas of blackberries, black currants, velvety and persistent. A great mouthfeel, smooth and multilayered on the mid range of the palate. Delicate on the finish, toasty and woody, with cinnamons, but not overly lingering. Beautifully balanced. Can’t enough of it! — 6 days ago

Oscar Díaz Maldonado

9.1

Frutoso, ligero, ligeramente astringente al paladar — 11 hours ago

with Virginia and Beto

Gladys Xiques

9.2

Exquisite. Always solid. Paired with filet mignon. — 17 days ago

Ericsson

9.6

This is a magnanimous wine and still in its youth. A non vintage blend of declared Gran Reserva vintages: 2008, 2010, and 2011. The color is still deep ruby with hits of garnet on the rim. The bouquet on the nose is strong and nuanced, layered; with notes of blackberry, cherry, plum, and additional notes of cigar box and old leather. The palate is even more extraordinary, it is very well integrated with fruit, tannins, and acidity. Velvety! Flavors of black currant, cherries and figs are savory and complimented by coffee, graphite and some anise. The finish is elegant, reminiscent of minerals. Cheers. — 18 days ago

Mike Evans

9.2

Rating how it is showing now, it just needs time — 14 days ago

heidi schlegel

9.9

Although not as prestigious as Unico, this Valbuena 5 was an absolute delight! Rich and balanced, it paired perfectly with fowl (pigeon). — 24 days ago