Tim Atkin: Deep, dense color. Walnutty nose. High alcohol, slightly pruney. Fruit starting to fade a little. Some sweet oak, high alcohol. Ripe, savory, spicy, coffee-bean oak. Dry tannins on the finish and a Porty note. Picked too late again. 16.5

Gerard Basset: Deep ruby with a violet rim. Medium-deep intensity. Russian leather to start, but a strong underlay of black fruit. Ripe texture, with a retro of black fruit and chocolate. Medium-long finish. 17

Anthony Rose: Good, deep color; smoky paprika and chorizo-like aromas. Intriguing; a tad Syrah-like. Very nice supple, textured, rich dark-berry-fruits quality. Approachable, juicy, and inviting, this is classic Malbec, with dark-fruit and chocolaty undertones, firmish tannins, and savory fresh acidity. Overall, fine-tuned, almost delicate fruit quality. 17