El Esteco Malbec 2015

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Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

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Michael Godel

From two terroirs, Punco and Cafayate, aged in second and third passage oak barrels. The vintage was an exceptional one to combine high altitude solar radiation with great acidity and so the blackberries and native savoury brushy herb called Yerba Seca that grows in this cactus populated desert are so beautifully foiled. The vintage delivers bigger fruit and less brine with great presence and persistence. Drink 2019-2022. Tasted August 2019

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This is a very exciting Malbec, featuring cassis, plum, black cherry, violets, semi-sweet chocolate and dried tobacco. There's an underlying fruitcake element that lurks beneath but whether it reveals itself over time is yet to be determined. Still needs to come together but a nice drip. Serve with bison ribeye. 91 Points.

Natalie's Review

El Esteco Malbec 2015, Valle Calchaquies, Argentina: A juicy, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with generous notes of fleshy ripe black plums, sweet blackberries and mocha. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2028. 113191 14.50% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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