Altocedro

100 PTS WILFRED WONG. Simply magnificent and a game changer, the exotic and penetrating '09 Altocedro Grand Reserva Malbec exhibits multi-berry flavors; lasts long on the palate.

99 PTS WILFRED WONG. Simply an amazing wine, the concentrated, stick-to-your-ribs '08 Altocedro Grand Reserva Malbec shows incredible balance; abundant, black fruit flavors.

Creamy oak, tons of vanilla and milk chocolate, resiny mouthfeels and rich, sweet berry flavors.

99 PTS WILFRED WONG. Unbelievably great, the incredible '11 Altocedro Malbec Gran Reserva stands as one of year's most important wines; concentrated, but not over-the-top; black dust and berries.

STEPHEN TANZER 91 POINTS. Oak influenced aromas of currant, black plum, cocoa powder, and mocha. Supple, sweet and densely packed, with spicy and saline nuances to flavors of blackberry, plum and oak.

A regal wine by any standard, the outstanding Altocedro Gran Reserva breaks all stereotypes of Argentine reds; loaded with superb black fruit flavors; light note of oak.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. An amazing Malbec, the complex '08 Altocedro La Consulta Select serves up a potpourri of flavors, including boyseberries and violets; lots happening here.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. An astonishing effort, the dauntless '10 Altocedro Reserva Malbec sends endless bursts of bright fruit flavors; one Argentina's very top wines.

92 POINTS James Suckling. Lots of dried berries and hints of sultana character with some cocoa powder. Full-bodied yet agile and fresh with lemon rind undertones. Delicious savory wine.