Vinous: 90 points

(60% of this wine was aged in oak): Bright medium ruby. Vibrant, penetrating aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet and bitter chocolate an essence of Malbec. Dense and seamless but youthful and light on its feet, showing lovely restrained sweetness but noteworthy thickness and depth to its pure, vibrant flavors of crushed dark berries and bitter chocolate. This suave, concentrated Malbec should open out beautifully with a few years of cellaring. Finishes with firm, ripe tannins and excellent sneaky length and energy. This is an awfully good value.

Review date: March 2016