Tim Atkin: Super-dense color. Bold, aromatic, high alcohol; masses of fruit, sweet oak. Starting to morph into secondary characteristics, some sweet spice, but also some firm tannins and drying finish. Interesting wine. 16.5

Gerard Basset: Deep ruby color; purple rim. Medium-deep intensity. Black fruit, baked-plum tart. Round and rich, with a black-fruit retro-olfaction. Medium-long finish. 17.5

Anthony Rose: Good, rich, still youthful ruby hue; undertones of spearmint and oak spice on the nose. This is quite spicy on the palate, with a lovely quality of ripe, red-fruit flavors and richness. Nicely evolved succulence of texture and juicy acidity; lovely purity of Malbec fruit character. Very well done; beautifully balanced. 17.5