Alta Vista

Alto Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon

9.490 ratings

9.08 pro ratings

Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Top Notes For

9.2

The 2006 vintage is a monster and powerhouse. Ripe, jammy fruit, not a hard edge. Soft tannins, fully mouth-coating wine. Fig and prune. Impressive.

The 2006 vintage is a monster and powerhouse. Ripe, jammy fruit, not a hard edge. Soft tannins, fully mouth-coating wine. Fig and prune. Impressive.

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2015

9.5

Wow Wow Wow

Wow Wow Wow

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2014

10

Enjoying an unbelievable bottle of Alta Vista Alto 2009 with winemaker Matthieu Grassin

Enjoying an unbelievable bottle of Alta Vista Alto 2009 with winemaker Matthieu Grassin

Aug 23rd, 2014

Rafael Landestoy

9.5

Very good stuff. Chewy and well made wine

Very good stuff. Chewy and well made wine

Aug 10th, 2014

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

A bit of evolution here some espresso coffee notes with fresh black raspberry fruit licorice spice very pith on the tongue ripe round tannins very long and layered finish echoing the nuance from the nose through the finish very long and layered finish 50+ most excellent

A bit of evolution here some espresso coffee notes with fresh black raspberry fruit licorice spice very pith on the tongue ripe round tannins very long and layered finish echoing the nuance from the nose through the finish very long and layered finish 50+ most excellent

Jul 17th, 2014

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.7

The big boy. Wine Spectator #31 in 2013. Still needs time in the bottle. A bit early to drink now but can tell this will be beautiful.

The big boy. Wine Spectator #31 in 2013. Still needs time in the bottle. A bit early to drink now but can tell this will be beautiful.

Apr 5th, 2014

7.1

You cant go for more than 2 glasses

You cant go for more than 2 glasses

Feb 16th, 2014

9.0

Excellent

Excellent

Dec 30th, 2024

9.3

15%

15%

Feb 17th, 2024

Stephanie Hudson

9.4

2013

2013

Jun 12th, 2022