Mendoza Vineyards Gran Reserva Malbec 2017

"Intense and bright red in color with violet tones and great depth. The wine's aromas are intense and unfold with the spice and floral notes very characteristic of the Uco Valley. They're joined by notes of black fruit such as blueberry and blackberry, typical of the variety. The wine has lots of structure, smooth tannins, and a long, fresh, and complex finish. The fruit notes reappear on the palate, giving way to touches of rosemary, thyme, and dried flowers." —winemaker

"Catena Malbec presents a deep violet color with purple reflections. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyards offers intense aromas, soft texture, and concentrated flavor. Deep aromas of ripe red and dark fruits are joined by delicate violet and lavender notes, with traces of vanilla and mocha. A rich, concentrated mouthfeel is highlighted by flavors of blueberries and blackberries with a touch of leather and cinnamon. The wine has well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, and a flinty minerality that provides exceptional length to the finish." —winemaker

"Big, brooding, black fruit, then rich earth, truffles and dark cocoa are at the front. The Sea of Stones vineyard is at its core, always evident with the thread of minerality that the deep alluvial cobblestones lend. This wine is elegant in the mouth with fresh-picked blackberries, simmering chocolate sauce on the stove, and somewhere someone’s cooking bacon…so many layers, so little time." —winemaker

"Intense, with aromas of black cherry, spice, and violet. The wine has amazing grip but with silky, mineral-driven tannins taken from the uniqueness of the terroir, and flavors of blackberry and fresh cherries." —winemaker

"This Grand Reserve wine has flavors of ripe plum, cassis and dark currant with notes of mocha. Has great Tannin structure. Velvet finish filled with hints of dark chocolate." —winemaker

"The wine is an intense violet color. The nose has aromas of red fruits and blackberries. There are floral notes such as violets, and spices. The oak is well-integrated and contributes soft notes of bitter chocolate. The palate is fresh and elegant, with velvety tannins and a long-lasting finish." —winemaker

"Dark violet in color. Dense, black fruit aromas, with a hint of mocha. Chocolate and black fruit flavors with a soft, silky tannins, a natural balance, nice concentration and a distinctively smooth, lengthy finish." —winemaker

"The Chento Vineyard Selection Malbec has a profound dark, violet color with rubicund highlights. In the nose it has black fruits, spices and violets aromas followed by some mineral and graphite notes. Great concentration and very well balanced acidity along with soft silky tannins, ripe plum, chocolate flavors and persistent finish." —winemaker

"Made by Javier Catena and Andres Blanchard, this high altitude Malbec comes from some of the best parcels under their control. These winemakers have churned out hit after hit, and this is certain to be the next in a long line of success." —importer

"Deep color and black tones. Aromas of blackberries, cherries, red fruit. On the palate the wine is medium bodied, with juicy tannins, pure and generous." —winemaker