Tim Atkin: Mid-ruby/purple; very ripe, firm tannins. A little dry, slightly lacking in fruit complexity. Dry, aging, foursquare. Quite short on the palate. All oak and prune—and dryness. Needs more fruit. Touch of VA. 13.5

Gerard Basset: Medium-deep ruby, with a purple rim; medium intensity. Black fruit and licorice. Smooth, with a rich texture and some blueberry ice cream. Medium-long finish. 17

Anthony Rose: Deep color; pruney sweet nose. Super-ripe notes of dark chocolate on the palate, with a refreshing twist of astringency and nicely rounded if slightly chunky texture. Good wine, with nice fresh, juicy, terroir-y Malbec showing through. 16.5