The 2018 Perlita Malbec Syrah is a fresh and fruit-driven blend of two grapes that I think work well together but are not often used together. In this case, the 80% Malbec and 20% Syrah fermented at a controlled temperature to keep the fruit and matured in used barriques for nine months. It's not ultra complex, but it's clean, balanced and fruit-driven, with a medium-bodied palate, medium ripeness and fine tannins that make it very pleasant and easy to drink. 300,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2019.

The red plum and pomegranate flavors are fruity and sleek in this ripe red. Mineral and graphite elements show on the finish, with restrained tannins. Drink now. 10,800 cases made, 8,500 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add

The 2014 Perlita Malbec-Syrah is sourced, like all their wines, from their own vineyards in the Valle de Uco in Mendoza. It's an 80/20 blend that fermented in stainless steel and matured in well-seasoned barriques for eight months. The wine is fruit-driven, the nose is mainly about berries with hints of cereals and cookies possibly from the oak. The palate is soft with good a acidity and a fine texture. 200,000 bottles.

On the elegant side, with raspberry, dark cherry and floral hints followed by medium tannins and a minerally aftertaste. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add

Forward and juicy, this red sports a solid mix of plum, spice and earth undertones. Drink now. 3,750 cases made.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add