The 2005 Malbec was sourced from a 77 year old ungrafted vineyard, and aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. It is opaque purple-colored with aromas of smoke, toast, violets, and black raspberry. Supple, ripe, and layered, it is firmly structured with well-concealed tannins. It will evolve for 3-5 years and drink well through 2025. The head winemaker and a partner at Mendel is Roberto de la Mota who formerly held the same position at Cheval des Andes.Importer: Vine Connections, Sausalito, CA; tel. (415) 332-VINO