El Enemigo Malbec 2022

Listing description along with food pairing: El Enemigo Malbec 2022 is a refined, complex, and modern interpretation of Argentinian red wine, masterfully crafted with a small addition of Cabernet Franc (10%). Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, it opens with an expressive bouquet of fresh plums, blackberries, and red currants, layered with delicate floral notes of violets, soft herbs, and subtle hints of wood smoke and asphalt. On the palate, the wine is sharp, precise, and full-bodied, striking an excellent balance between its rich black fruit core and vibrant, mouthwatering acidity. Finely structured with grippy, chalky tannins, it finishes long with an intensely savory, earth-tinged, and peppery complexity.

Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye steak with chimichurri, roasted lamb cutlets, barbecued brisket, wild mushroom risotto, savory meat empanadas, and aged cheeses like mature Cheddar or Manchego.

95 Points - James Suckling

This has blackberries, asphalt, violets and subtle wood on the nose. The palate is angular, sharp and precise, with lots character, a touch of pepper and a focused finish.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate