Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec 2018

Explosively fruity, fresh, and juicy. Flavors of blackberries and spice. Beautiful expression of San Pablo IG.

Wine Advocate: 90
The floral and perfumed 2018 Alta Collection Malbec is juicy and fresh, with very integrated oak, a soft mouthfeel with round Malbec tannins and a perfumed finish.

James Suckling: 93
Blackberry, spice and bark aromas turn to violets. Medium-to full-bodied with fine yet firm tannins and a flavorful finish that shows focus and brightness. Direct and polished. Drink or hold.

Wine & Spirits: 92
Jean-Claude Berrouet, former cellarmaster of Château Pétrus in Bordeaux, joined the Tapiz team in 2013, and worked with Fabian Valenzuela on this wine. It’s a selection from the estate’s San Pablo vineyard, which sits at 4,430 feet in elevation. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for a year in an array of barrels (new and old, French and American oak), the wine feels cool and sleek. Herbal notes trace the path of the acidity, brightening the red fruit; earthy notes underline the espresso-roast richness of the tannins, firm and velvety. The only quibble is the alcohol, a peppery note on the back of the throat, but that could be turned to an advantage with a rich beef stew.

Wine & Spirits: 92

Jean-Claude Berrouet, former cellarmaster of Château Pétrus in Bordeaux, joined the Tapiz team in 2013, and worked with Fabian Valenzuela on this wine. It’s a selection from the estate’s San Pablo vineyard, which sits at 4,430 feet in elevation. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for a year in an array of barrels (new and old, French and American oak), the wine feels cool and sleek. Herbal notes trace the path of the acidity, brightening the red fruit; earthy notes underline the espresso-roast richness of the tannins, firm and velvety. The only quibble is the alcohol, a peppery note on the back of the throat, but that could be turned to an advantage with a rich beef stew.