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Château Lafite’s Barons de Rothschild in France and world renowned Nicolás Catena from Argentina – Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec 2021.
Aruma brings together small batches of wine made from tiny parcels of premium Ucó Valley grapes – from Altamira, El Peral and San José – to create a fine, silky and complex blend. Hand-harvested, high grown, old-vine grapes provide outstanding quality, while the absence of any oak maturation ensures the wine shows great purity of fruit from Ucó terroir. Velvety smooth and deeply fruity with beautiful floral notes, this mouthfilling stunner is a delight from first sip to last.
James Suckling is impressed – he gives it a stellar 93pts. He also gave its 2020 vintage an impressive 92pts and commented: "Perfumed yet focused nose with lots of violets and deep but fresh blueberries. Very pure”.
Like most Argentine Malbecs (and indeed many fine French wines), it will match your finest cut of beef beautifully. Decant and pour into large glasses so that its full magnificent flavours can be suitably appreciated.
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Known for its outstanding landscapes, Argentina’s Patagonia is increasingly recognised for its extraordinary wines. A pure expression of Argentina’s flagship grape, it shows intense red fruits, velvety tannins, and an elegant finish.
When Hermann Schroeder decided to build a winery in 2001, little did he expect to unearth the fossilised bones of a 75-million-year-old dinosaur, later named Panamericansaurus Schroederi after the family. Aside from dabbling in accidental palaeontology, the Schroeders also make a range of award-winning wines. Their brand ‘Saurus’ paid tribute to the amazing discovery, whereas ‘Bariloche’ is named after a modern treasure of Patagonia.
The quaint town of Bariloche, a hot spot for winter sports, hosts the source of a number of meltwater rivers that feed into the valley where Schroeder’s vineyards lie. Made from handpicked Malbec grapes with a touch of oak, its bright cherry fruits come forth with a swirl of the glass. Ideal with grilled meats.
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Trapiche selects three top growers each vintage and honours them with a special bottling. Robert Parker says “these wines are among the finest values in high class Malbec”. The apogee of fine Malbec, Coletto has riveting intensity and finesse.
96pts, Tim Atkin, 2022
94pts, James Suckling, 2022
93pts, Robert Parker, 2022
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Rated third among the top 10 wineries of Chile and Argentina by The Wine Report, Zuccardi are hugely impressive. Several years ago, their vineyard manager stumbled upon a very old vineyard in Mendoza. The owner, smoking a pipe under a tree, described his small, nuggety grapes as Cachibaché, meaning they were of little value to him (barely bringing in a profit) but potentially of great interest to someone else.
This was because old, low-yielding vines can produce very intense, complex, deeply coloured wines, albeit in tiny quantities. So Zuccardi winemaker Rubén Ruffo got to work. His Cachibaché 2021 is a blend of Shiraz and Malbec, all from this ancient vineyard. Dark fruit and spice, it's superb with lamb shanks and hearty pasta dishes.
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Known for its intense fruit notes, rich color, and smooth tannins, each bottle in this selection highlights the robust, full-bodied nature that makes Mendoza Malbecs a favorite worldwide.
The legendary winemaker Opi Sadler from Argentina makes some of our most-loved, most popular wines.
This is his signature Mendoza Malbec – a pure expression of Argentina's greatest grape, winner of Double Gold & 90pts at the prestigious Gilbert & Gaillard competition – and it's an absolute beauty.
"Floral and spicy on the nose … The palate has a firm structure with a gastronomic style." (Gilbert & Gaillard Judges).
Normally $1,908 a dozen, we have it on offer today to you for a tiny $999 – just $83 a bottle. You SAVE 47%!
Added bonus? In your case you'll also find a bottle of the mighty Gold-medal & 92pt Opi Malbec Reserve 2020. Worth $219, this is Opi's magic Malbec taken to new levels of intensity, richness and rarity – and it's yours FREE!
Opi's sumptuous wines have dozens of illustrious accolades, including Gold medals, Trophies and 'Best-of-Show' titles from the wine world's most prestigious competitions. And get this. The debut vintage of his Opi Malbec on offer today was awarded 'Best Malbec of Argentina' – an amazing feat in a country that's world renowned for the quality of its Malbec!
Opi coaxes so much richness and flavour from the fruit that his peers call him 'the magician'. He crafts this great red from hand-picked grapes grown high in Mendoza, then gently ages it in barrel for extra sumptuous smoothness and richness. Look forward to velvety black bramble fruit with hints of violets and spice on a firm, weighty finish. There's no companion more perfect for a prime cut of steak—exquisitely delicious!
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