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Like all of Alta Vista's single-vineyard Malbecs, this is opaque in color and ripe on the nose. Aromas of balsamic-coated raisin, black cherry and chocolate scream ripe and rich. On the palate, this is saturated, with grabby tannins. Toasty blackened flavors of blackberry and pepper narrow down on a tight tannic finish.

Deep purple in eye Medium intensive nose: violet flower, smoked notes, blackberry jam, vanilla sugar, tobacco, menthol, dusty road Taste: dark chocolate, licorice plum, Ashberry, Ho acidity Fullbodied Hi tannins Long finish Hedonistic level- medium plus.