(2024) This is a single vineyard Malbec from the El Alto Vineyard in the premium Luján de Cuyo district of Mendoza. Following fermenation in concrete vessels it spent 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% of which were new. Though Malbec has the reputation of being a tannic, powerful wine to be drunk with a chunk of steak off of the asado, in fact Malbec also has a fragrant and more elegant side, and that's where this wine sits. The violet and kirsch lift on the nose is unmistakable, then the palate has juicy acidity and fine tannin. That hones the edge of more ripe, black fruit and lightly charry oak. This is a Malbec on the juicier and more elegant side than some, and I enjoyed that aspect. Watch the video for more information.