Alamos Malbec Seleccion, Mendoza, 2012 (750ml)

Winemaker's NotesDeep dark cherry and blackberry flavors with hints of brown spice and vanilla.Critical AcclaimRP91The Wine Advocate - "The 2012 Alamos Seleccion Malbec is sourced from San Carlos in the Uco Valley, a cooler quarter where the alcohol is restrained to 13.5% and the freshness is high. It reminds me a bit of the High Note Malbec, a joint venture between the Catena family and American importer Winebow, where they use high altitude vineyards to keep the freshness. This is very dark, with ripe dark fruit, abundant spicy notes, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied, with a touch of elegant rusticity, with plenty of fine-grained tannins. It develops a violet note with time in glass."TP90Tasting Panel - "Smooth and ripe with dense, smooth texture and lovely, rich style; juicy, lush and balanced with a long, vibrant finish."Ratings Pedigree2011 WE902010 WS892009 WE88