This vivid, concentrated red shows how brightly Malbec can shine in Argentina. It has the lush oak and polished texture of the best international-style reds, married to the meaty, smoky, plummy flavors characteristic of this obscure variety. Though slightly dominated by oak at the moment, it should show beautifully with a bit of time in the bottle. Best from 2000 through 2010. 800 cases made. -TM