Molto Malbec
Argentina continues to be a reliable source of value-priced reds with its flagship Malbec grape. For another specialty of the country, try the Torrontés.
BODEGA EL ESTECO Malbec Cafayate Valley 2023 (92, $25) Concentrated, fresh; violet, plum, berry, kirsch, chicory
BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA Malbec Lunlunta Old Vines 2023 (91, $27) Raspberry, Santa Rosa plum, smoky spices, flowers; rich, well-integrated
BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA Sémillon-Chenin Luján de Cuyo White Clay 2024 (91, $25) Rich, vibrant; yellow apple, apricot, honey, chamomile, stone, mineral, herbs
BODEGA EL ESTECO Torrontés Cafayate Valley Blend De Extremos 2024 (90, $15) Meyer lemon, nectarine, heliotrope, ginger; restrained, subtle
TRAPICHE Chardonnay Uco Valley Tesoro 2024 (90, $15) Energetic, long; sweet pea, tangelo, flint, Asian pear, citrus, spices
TRAPICHE Malbec Mendoza Medalla 2023 (90, $20) Plum, blackberry, rosemary, loam, licorice, cassis, sandalwood;…
