Following the path of the 2010, the 2013 Apartado Gran Malbec is a blend of the best barrels from Altamira, La Consulta and Gualtallary from the Valle de Uco aged for 18 months in brand new French oak barrels. There's more ripeness than I had expected and more oak than I'd have liked, but the wine is like that. It seems to be going back to a style of yesteryear--dark, powerful and concentrated. It has an important load of tannins that are going to require some time in bottle to calm down. Enjoy with powerful food. For fans of oaky reds. 15,000 bottles produced.

A firm and fleshy red, with concentrated flavors of dried cherry, blackberry tart and roasted plum. Shows crisp acidity, presenting a finish full of hot stone, black olive and spice. Best after 2020. 100 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

The year 2013 was a warm, dry one, bringing ripeness forward. That was the starting point for this Malbec from the Uco Valley, whose oxidative 18 months of aging still count a little against it. The developing nose suggests licorice, beeswax and a touch of syrup with a minty backdrop. In the mouth, the tannins are firm, and an alcoholic kick brings intensity and energizes the tannins. Still developing, this can be kept a little longer.