Nicasia Vineyard Mendoza Malbec

dark ruby, opaque; red berries, tobacco, leather, violets, spice; elegant and restrained on the palate, red fruit; medium+ body, medium acidity, medium+/fine grained tannins, 13.5% ABV; blend of whole cluster cofermented fruit with 96% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc, sourced from Nicasia Vineyard planted in 1997 at 3,593 feet elevation, barrel fermented with wild yeast, aged 18 months in new French oak, head winemaker Alejandro Vigil; $115

Quite deep ruby light ruby pink rim , a bit of development . Quite a lot of wood spice at first , and then deep plums, redcurrant , meaty notes with just a touch of violet . On the palate nice rounded plum fruits , blackberry jam, red cherry, red currant , that wood spice again, quite noticeable and balanced acidity . Rounded but noticeable tannins, quite mineral and beef blood finish , good length . With more time in the glass this becomes quite elegant and refined. This is good to drink now , but no rush now and over the next 10 years .

Rich supple fruit and nice tannins. It tastes like blackberry and current with a hint of cherry. I’m going to struggle aging this wine to let it fully develop, it tastes so good now. Caren’s Zapata never disappoints!!!

Very near perfection From this well respected, Argentina winery. 17 yrs. Young. Only 11 barrels made.

92+

Wine enthusiast South American tasting masterclass. Better slightly chilled

Thick wine. Packs a serious punch. Needed to drink with a better food pairing

This one of the best Malbecs I have ever had. Dark cherry, plum, spice notes, and jammy. Smooth and velvety with just the right amount of tannin.

Red purple not transparent. Great nose with loads of red fruit fresh and candied. Fresh clean leather nose and some cedar too. Silky mouth. Very lush. Yummie!

2006