ARGENTINA
MALBEC
93 Casa Natal 2018 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza). Ripe blackberry and dark plum aromas are pulpy and jammy but not fat or overextracted. A pure and racy palate is powerful but well structured. Blackberry, dark plum and chalky mineral flavors remain lively on a focused finish. Drink through 2024. W. Direct. —M.S.
abv: 14% Price: $38
93 Doña Paula 2019 Los Indios Parcel Malbec (San Carlos). Compact plum, blackberry and cassis aromas are inky but also minerally and complex, with a dash of oak spice. A healthy palate is balanced and solid, with flavors of wild berry, dark plum and prune. The finish tastes similar, with modest expansion. Drink through 2024. Prestige Beverage Group. —M.S.
abv: 14.5% Price: $80
92 Argento 2018 Single Vineyard Finca Altamira Organic Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza). For full review see page 117.
abv: 14.8% Price: $40
Grapy berry aromas come with a note of asphalt, while this is racy
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