Wine Reviews

A late-release red that’s ready to go, offering an elegant entry of floral and thyme notes, with a silky core of wild strawberry and Santa Rosa plum. Freshness lifts the finish, where spice and cocoa powder details fold in. Drink now.

The 2021 Malbec Albaneve is the most lush and seductive of Alta Vista’s single-vineyard offerings, hailing from north-facing parcels planted in 1999 on deep colluvial soils. It opens with a beautifully lifted nose of red and black fruits, resinous herbs, lavender and a distinctly inky quality in the background that lends a sense of heft to its otherwise ethereal nature. The mouthfeel continues with luscious fruit flavors rendered with a liveliness that persists through the long, resonant finish.

It leads with a beautiful bouquet combining purple flowers and dark spices against a black-fruited backdrop, followed by a deep, muscular palate of generous yet refined textural depth. It concludes with a slow-moving, swelling finish lifted by red-fruited energy and fine-grained structuring tannins.

Located in Luján de Cuyo the producer makes wines from selected vineyards across Mendoza and Salta top regions. This rich and lively Malbec hails from the Uco Valley and offers a fresh character. Licorice and elegant notes of herbs introduce a well-structured and layered palate, showcasing integrated spices and luscious fruit flavors through a long finish.

Aromas of sweet spices, dark chocolate, ripe blackberries, grilled herbs and touches of dried blood oranges and anise. Full-bodied and structured, with silty tannins and juicy fruit. Long and ripe yet spicy and fresh. Drink or hold.