Tim Atkin: Inky purple; big, powerful, black-fruit nose. Is this slightly one-dimensional? Big, bold fruit ripeness—lots of tannin, lots of fruit, but it lacks polish and balance. Sweet middle, ripe, but quite foursquare in style. Firm finish. 16

Gerard Basset: Deep black-ink color, with a purple rim. Medium-full intensity. Dark chocolate dominates the nose, with summer pudding. Round and rich, with a retro repeating the nose. Medium-long finish. 16

Anthony Rose: Deep, opaque ruby/violet in color; sweet blackberry fruit and spice on the nose. Plenty of opulent dark berry fruits here, with firmish but resolved tannins and good savory acidity. An attractive, bright, fresh Malbec whose chunky tannins demand food. 15.5