Terrazas de Los Andes

Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2022

9.0

Blueberry and crushed violets, there’s a freshness about this wine that I love even after a day open. Would drink again. — a day ago

Achával-Ferrer

Mendoza Malbec

Jason Phillips

8.9

Deep purple, good nose. Balanced and dry finish. Good overall. — 14 days ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium deep ruby , quite thin garnet rim . Quite a lot of cassis, herbal grafite notes , touch of blackberry , scorched earth , a bit for floral after a while in the glass. On the palate this shows more sweet dark fruit, touch of spicy oak, blackcurrant , dark cherry and cacau . Balanced acidity and sweet slightly grippy tannins , just balanced alcohol . Spicy sweet blackcurrant, grafite tinged finish , decent length. This is still young and quite fruit driven but is enjoyable now with food . Better in 5 years or so and will last well a further 8-10. — 3 days ago

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Somm David T

This is not a knock on anyone or this producer. For 10 years a friend of mine was the Assistant Winemaker at Opus. He is now back in Bordeaux, rebuilt & raised the quality of Clerc Milon. Now is in charge of all Rothschild properties. This is just me thinking out loud. I have been to this property many times and bought a glass of their Cabernet to take to their top deck and take in a spectacular view of the Napa Valley. Enjoyed many of their vintages in those very nice moments. However, knowing the quality of 2012 vintage and their price point, I and I think most expect & want more than a 92 point wine. Which begs the question, how long can they push bottle price with this level of quality? At what point does the quality price ratio kick in? To a bigger picture, how sustainable is the high quality respected producer wine economic model going forward? To me, a fascinating question going forward.

Andrew Cullimore

Yes @Somm David T , this was actually served blind , the only wine at lunch ..and we had plenty of time to get to know it before the big reveal . I was trying to evaluate the quality in the glass without the distraction of the label, which is always an illuminating experience . It’s a good wine, and went very will with our steaks but it certainly doesn’t represent good value nor is it a stellar example of 2012 . I would be perfectly happy to have it again mind you , as long as I wasn’t paying .

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2013

Edward Nelson

9.1

Well the wife got brave and opened a bottle I didn’t want used in a sauce the other day. Probably had her dad over since I was on a bis trip. Glad I got to try. Nice wine. — 10 days ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Just like the Togni I thought this was too young and tannic for the moment.
Others scored this a lot higher. — a day ago

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Trivento

Golden Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2022

Jess

9.0

Deep purple-ruby color.
Aromas of black berey fruit.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, peppercorn, tar, black plum, espresso. Medium-rich, smooth tannins. Dark flavours.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — a month ago

Viña Cobos

Bramare Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2022

Boris Mathiszik

9.3

The best bottle of Argentinian Malbec I have had. Deep and dense layers of black fruit. Velvety and mellow tannins. Fantastic pairing with our steaks. Vina Cobos is a winery to seek out. Paul Hobbs as well. — 16 days ago