Argentina

Wine Advocate 90"The 2011 Urban Uco Malbec is aged in a smattering of French and American oak. It has a beautifully defined bouquet of dark cherries, red currant, a touch of fruitcake and orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, fine tannins that lead to a compact but focused

Wine Advocate 91"The 2011 Urban Uco is a blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Malbec that spent 3 months in oak. Deep purple in color, with an inviting bouquet of smoke, blackberry, and blueberry, on the palate it is loaded with flavor, depth, and length. This stunning overachiever may be the finest

Wine Advocate 90"The 2011 Tilia Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced and vinified exactly the same way as the Merlot and Bonarda. It has a ripe, dark cherry and blueberry-scented bouquet with touches of graphite and a faint hint of apricot blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe, generous entry,

Wine Advocate 91"The 2008 Misterio is a blend of Bonarda, Malbec, and Petit Verdot aged in barrique for 12 months. It displays more complexity than the Blend cuvee in its bouquet of wood smoke, Asian spices, violets, plum, and blackberry. Medium-bodied on the palate, with a sense of elegance in

"At different altitudes, the family’s Malbec vineyards express a unique profile of aromas and flavors: the ripe plum fruit flavors and silky texture of the Angelica vineyard (2,850’ elevation); the dark fruit character and pepper notes of the La Pirámide vineyard (3,100’ elevation); the black cherry

" The 2012 Tilia Malbec, once again from Eastern Mendoza and Uco Valley raised in oak for six to nine months; has an attractive, comparatively complex bouquet of blackberry, wild hedgerow, crushed stone and black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with tense, edgy tannins on the entry that

Wine Advocate 98"The 2008 Nicolas Catena Zapata is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc that spent 24 months in 100% new French oak followed by 24 months in bottle prior to release. It delivers an inviting bouquet of wood smoke, pencil

Wine Advocate 93"Catena has again hit a home run with her 2009 Pinot Noir (as she did in 2006, 2007, and 2008). There is very little Pinot Noir in Mendoza (Patagonia is the principal hope for Argentina Pinot Noir) so this streak is particularly impressive. The grapes are sourced from a relatively

Wine Spectator 92"Very pure, with a beam of raspberry coulis, blackberry and cherry pulp notes that pump out layers of spice, flint and wildflowers. Juicy yet structured, with a mineral edge to the long, savory finish. Drink now through 2015." –NW

Wine Advocate 91"The 2011 Tilia Merlot undergoes a 20-day skin maceration and is aged in oak for six to nine months. It has a lovely nose, one of the best I have found for this varietal, with vibrant dark cherry, black plum and mineral notes. The palate is well-balanced with fine tannins. It is

Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 51"A ripe red, offering ample acidity to support the jammy kirsch, plum sauce and wild berry coulis notes that are framed by medium tannins, with the finish pumping out hints of smoke, spice box and graphite. Drink now through 2017. 60,000 cases imported."

"The red wines begin with the dark ruby-colored Select Malbec, which spent six months in seasoned French oak. The aromatics reveal blueberry and black cherry followed by a forward, easygoing wine with plenty of flavor and no hard edges. It is an excellent value and a pleasant introduction to the

" If you've come to expect top quality Malbec from Argentina and great value from us, Lot 23 totally over-delivers. The grapes for this wine are hand harvested from 100 year-old vines situated on an expansive vineyard located in the Agrelo district of Lujan de Cuyo, one of the top spots in the world

Wine Advocate 92" The 2010 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes a five-day cold maceration and is raised for 12 to 14 months in barrel: first, second and third fill. It is a blend of four vineyards and is blended with 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. It has a Bordeaux-like bouquet of

" Intense purple red color with ruby hues. Aromas of black fruit jam and liqueur, with an elegant touch of smoke, vanilla and chocolate. Sweet attack and full-bodied tannins. Long and pleasant finish. " ~ Winery notes

International Wine Cellar 92"From four different vineyards, each picked at four different times: Good ruby-red. Laid-back aromas of blackberry, musky coffee and licorice, with a violet note emerging with air. Superconcentrated and sweet, but with firm balancing acidity and a mineral pungency

Cellartracker 92"Don David Torrontes has floral and rose aromas, orange peel and toasted bread notes. elegant and fresh citrus, peach and anise flavors, bright acidity and long finish. Summer is here and this white is ready to please!"

Wine Advocate 98"The super-expressive 2004 Cobos Malbec Marchiori Vineyard is opaque purple/black in color. Its perfume of toasty oak, mineral, lavender, blueberry, and black cherry is very sexy and leads to a complex, spicy, rich, chewy wine which also manages to combine elegance and power. Its

Wine Advocate 91"The 2011 Tilia Bonarda comes from the El Mirador vineyard in east Mendoza and sees light oak aging for six to nine months. It has a pure, floral bouquet with dark cherries and cassis aromas that are well-defined and pure. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and very good

Wine Advocate 93"The 2010 Zolo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a worthy follow-up to the 2009. It has a sedate, well-defined bouquet of kirsch, cranberry, raspberry and that gravel note. The palate is full-bodied and well-balanced with earthy ripe black fruit. It is a little broody, but draws you

"Astica is a dependable source of high-quality Argentine wines at a low price. Vibrant, eye-catching packaging fits with the meaning of Astica, which is an indigenous word for 'flower' in Argentina. The wines are produced from hand-picked fruit in the Cuyo Valley and vinified in a fresh,

"Winemaker David Fernandez crafted this Mendoza beauty from 100% varietal; aged in American oak for 9 months before bottling. Amazing value!" ~ Winery notes

Wine Advocate 90"The 2010 Malbec Pizzella Family Vineyard also spent 14 months in 25% new French oak. Earthy minerals, spice box, tobacco, lavender, and black cherry compose the nose of this elegant, nicely proportioned, lengthy red that also offers outstanding value. It will provide considerable

Wine Spectator 902012 Top 100 Value"A dark red, with bright acidity supporting juicy blackberry, currant and blueberry notes that pick up hints of wild flowers, hot stone and tar. Shows nice range and cut. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported." ~ NW"Valle de Uco Terroir - Comes exclusively from

"This affordable gem was produced from thirty-five year old Malbec vines located in the Lujan de Cuyo region which is located 3,200 ft. above sea level and the vines thrive in the alluvial and pebbled rock soil. The wine rested in French oak for ten months before it was bottled. A deep, full-bodied