A complex red, with an undercurrent of river stone to the orange peel and mountain herb notes that meld with rooibos tea and Rainer cherry flavors on a richly textured frame, while a gentle nudge of fresh acidity carries everything onto the finish around fine tannins and notes of dark chocolate. Drink now through 2031. 14,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported.

There is balance in this fruit-forward Malbec of smooth texture. The nose has subtle notes of chalk and thyme. Flavors of raspberries, plums, blackberries, thyme and spices flow through the palate, disappearing slowly in the aftertaste.

The 2021 Malbec Paraje Altamira hails from the Paraje Altamira geographical indication in the Uco Valley. Purple in the glass. The beautifully herbal nose features sage, violet and crushed plum notes. It's dry and chalky, with finely-grained tannins and well-balanced acidity that establish a savory, almost saline character. The cool 2021 vintage suited this style of wine very well.

A wine sold mostly in restaurants, the 2021 Malbec Paraje Altamira is juicy and showcases the expression of the grape in the limestone-rich soils of Altamira in Valle de Uco. It has good freshness, and the ripeness is contained, with sweet spices and round tannins.