Altos Las Hormigas Gualtallary Malbec 2014

$35.99

The other appellation Malbec comes from the hottest place (not in temperature, but in terms of market demand) in the Valle de Uco, where the grapes for the 2014 Malbec Appellation Gualtallary are grown... It feels fresher, perhaps a little herbal and definitely more ethereal than the Altamira... This year I favor Gualtallary over Altamira. There is more complexity here. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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Bright medium ruby. Musky dark berries, molten chocolate, leather, meat and espresso on the nose, lifted by a touch of violet florality; this struck me as a bit like Syrah from the northern Rhône. Very suave, fine-grained, dry wine with insidious intensity and nuance--not to mention lift--to its dark fruit and mineral flavors. Classically dry in an Old World style, showing a sexy mocha reduction today and no excess weight. Finishes with horizontal, fine-grained tannins and outstanding length. This is not quite as tightly wound as the 2013 version last year, but no complaints here! Finishes with dusty tannins and chalky suggestions. Not thick or fleshy wine, just a superb Malbec of terroir. In fact, I wonder if I'm underrating it. This wonderfully concentrated, layered wine finishes extremely long, with fine-grained tannins. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2017)

Bright medium ruby. Musky dark berries, molten chocolate, leather, meat and espresso on the nose, lifted by a touch of violet florality; this struck me as a bit like Syrah from the northern Rhône. Very suave, fine-grained, dry wine with insidious intensity and nuance--not to mention lift--to its dark fruit and mineral flavors. Classically dry in an Old World style, showing a sexy mocha reduction today and no excess weight. Finishes with horizontal, fine-grained tannins and outstanding length. This is not quite as tightly wound as the 2013 version last year, but no complaints here! Finishes with dusty tannins and chalky suggestions. Not thick or fleshy wine, just a superb Malbec of terroir. In fact, I wonder if I'm underrating it. This wonderfully concentrated, layered wine finishes extremely long, with fine-grained tannins. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2017)

9.4

Stuart Pollack

Deep, intense, licorice-flavored Malbec. Not my favorite style, but well-made. Prune start, acidic and long finish. Best with steak.

Deep, intense, licorice-flavored Malbec. Not my favorite style, but well-made. Prune start, acidic and long finish. Best with steak.

8.8

Liam Davitt

Lighter body than expected. Pleasant balance. Peppery note on the finish.

Lighter body than expected. Pleasant balance. Peppery note on the finish.

8.7

Kevin Driscoll

Solid Malbec. Tasty

Solid Malbec. Tasty

9.0

Ned Gray Creed

The second Malbec I would buy. 4200 foot elevation vineyard. This producer harvests early compared to others in the region, no new oak, native yeasts, low yields. Balanced, subtle, and lean character for meals.

The second Malbec I would buy. 4200 foot elevation vineyard. This producer harvests early compared to others in the region, no new oak, native yeasts, low yields. Balanced, subtle, and lean character for meals.

9.2

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