Reviews

"A white with almost a semillon character, dried lemon and apples. Lime aromas and flavors too, plus saltiness. Full body, bright acidity and a tangy finish. Delicious now."

"Relatively restrained, with aromas of orange peel and tangerine, the palate is fresh, with good acidity and a citric finish that is ideal to go with some empanadas. Enjoy! Drink now."

"Concentrated aromas of butterscotch and white peach dominate the nose of this excellent Torrontés from La Rioja. The flavors are consistent, direct, and long-lived, with not even a hint of bitterness in the finish. A seriously well-crafted white."

"Juicy, spicy and cool on the palate... A nicely restrained style, offering good intensity and cut..."

"Citrusy and also a bit tropical on the bouquet, and together the aromatic mix is appealing. A fresh mouthfeel is a bonus... Captures most of what's good about the variety."

"A ripe red with dark berries, bark, coffee bean and spice aromas that follow through to a full body, soft and velvety tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Pretty black pepper and spice aftertaste to the fruit. A yummy red for drinking now."

"This wine may trap you in the intensity of its violet and cherry flavors, the fruit nearly rabid in its freshness and neon in its redness. The texture is as raspy as lime pith, holding the fruit with a firm grip. Spicy and electric!"

"Complex bouquet of dried flowers, raspberries, blueberries and sweet vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied, with great acidity and freshness, pure, focused flavors and great length. Superb for the price. Bravo!"

"Crushed blackberry and cassis... Dense, tactile and spicy but with a light touch."

"Dark and pure, delivering bright black raspberry, cherry coulis, fine spice and cherry pit notes. Racy, with a floral-accented aftertaste. Drink now."

"The gorgeous fuchsia rim and notes of ink and black pepper in the nose make this an inviting proposition now, but it's truly a malbec for aging, with strong tannins lending support to crisp red plum and black coffee flavors. In a couple of years, this could turn out to be a world-beater - all the depth is there."

"The nose is very spicy with plenty of chocolate and ripe plum aromas. Good fruit ripeness allowed for co-fermenting many of the varieties, which integrates the fruit characters. This is a ripe, showy blend."

"A wine with wonderful density of dark fruit and hints of wet earth. Full body, fine tannins and a savory finish. Bright fruit too. Drink or hold."

"Full review coming soon..."

"A solid core of ripe fruit to this wine with an acid and mineral backbone. Full body, tight tannins and a crisp finish. Bright and drinkable. Drink now."

"This plush red offers notes of red licorice to the flavors of red berry, raspberry preserves and mulberry, with hints of white pepper. Ends with a finish that resonates with rose petal and floral accents. Drink now through 2019."

"Plenty of aromas of cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa powder over a core of ripe black fruit and some decayed flowers. The palate is also very floral, with fine-grained tannins, juicy fruit and moderate acidity."

"One of the best Torrontés that I have covered in quite a while. I would pair it with chicken satay"

"(The 2011 Torrontés) has a very attractive bouquet that is well-defined, akin to a well-defined Viognier. This is a superb Torrontes, surfeit with vigor and personality. Drink now."

"Flavors of tangerine, melon and lychee are authentic and well balanced, while the finish is musky, fresh and confirms the wine's high quality."

"Perfumed, bracing aromas of quinine, ginger, mint, flowers and white peach struck me as slightly riesling-like. Good texture here."

"(The 2011 Torrontés) has a very attractive bouquet that is well-defined, akin to a well-defined Viognier. This is a superb Torrontes, surfeit with vigor and personality. Drink now."

"One of only four Torrontés to receive a gold/silver medal."

"Smooth and lush with rich blackberry and spice; lovely vanilla oak and juicy fruit; long and complex with a balanced, dense style."

"(The 2011 Malbec has) rounded raspberry and pomegranate aromas laced with honey and a touch of fresh mango, an exotic nose that is difficult to resist."

"Good, bright ruby-red with aromas of blackberry, licorice pastille and bitter chocolate, complicated by a flinty note. Integrated acidity. Generous, pliant, expressive wine with good inner-palate lift and a saline clinging quality. Very good length."

"Extremely ripe and full bodied, this is a rich, well balanced wine with a long, lightly oaky finish. It tastes of blackberry, strawberry jam, toast, oak, and plum."

"This shows incredible purity with a savory and salty undertone. Pure and precise fruit too: blackberry, blueberry and bramble berry character, plus hints of spices and minerals. It's full-bodied and wonderfully integrated with refined tannins and a long and beautiful finish."

"Malbec-based blend... combining perfume with fruit weight and concentration, but there's spiciness, freshness and appealing oak adding to the layers of flavors, too."

"Aroma is subtle, complex, and restrained with integration of the wood notes with ripe red and black fruit and flowery aromas. The varieties are also very well-integrated. The ultra-sleek palate has silky tannins, very pure and focused flavors, balanced acidity and great length."

"Cassis, macerated cherry and blueberry puree notes mesh with bright acidity and savory undertones of hot stone, wild herb and licorice in this dark, structured red, leading to a chewy finish."

"An impressive blend: fleshy in texture and richly flavored, this is a wine with evident oakiness, good balance, and a tannic, long finish tasting of blackberry, plum jam, toast, cedar, black licorice, herbs, and cocoa."

"...Elegantly styled, with fine-grained dark berry and spice flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity and spreading out to saturate the palate."

"Very fine quality, this is a vibrant, intensely flavored, full bodied Malbec with excellent balance and flavor (blueberry, plum, herbs, pepper)."

"Fabulous aromas of blackberries, bramble berries, and mahogany follow through to a full body with ultra-velvety tannins and a dark chocolate, smoked meat and berry aftertaste. This shows complexity and finesse. A wine made by Santiago Achával of Achával Ferrer for The Vines of Mendoza. Drink or hold."

"The nose shows great depth and purity, revealing elegant, subtle aromas of raspberries, licorice and violets. Equally pure and elegant flavors, with very good acidity, persistence and length. The oak is perfectly integrated into the wine. This is ready to enjoy now but should age with grace. A superb Malbec."

"Dark and pure, delivering a juicy core of black cherry puree, cassis and licorice, followed by nuances of spice, wildflower and mineral. Fine and detailed."

"Extremely fruity and floral in character, this is a dry, intensely flavored wine with a long finish, tasting of orange blossom, grapefruit, musk, and clove."

"The wine tastes very nice and has a crisp liveliness to it... The very refreshing, medium-length finish features lingering fruit with a little underlying minerality..."

"Boasting an aromatic bouquet of citrus and wildflowers, this fruity white wine would pair well with pesto chicken pizza or roasted vegetables."

"Deeply colored, richly flavored and well balanced, this is a fine Malbec with intense fruitiness, moderate oakiness and a very long finish. Great value!"

"This is concentrated and pure, with focused boysenberry, subtle oak and graham cracker aromas. Narrow, linear and precise on the finish; Drink now-2014."

"Recuerdo Malbec 2010 (Santiago Achavel + Pablo Martorell) absolutely stunning tonight. Pure Malbec heaven"

"...The smooth and spicy tannins intensify into the excellent dry finish and the silky spice and dark fruit flavors linger a long time. Really a nice wine!"

"(The 2010 Malbec) has a gorgeous, luscious bouquet with succulent, vanilla-infused red fruit with scents of crème de cassis, blackberry sorbet and a touch of creamy oak. This is a great Malbec. Drink now-2016."

"...Best Malbecs we've tasted ...highest rated wines."