Tasting note

There is a change in the Benmarco line since 2013 when viticulturalist Edgardo del Popolo arrived at the winery. The 2013 BenMarco Malbec is now sourced from vineyards in Vista Flores and Chacayes in the Valle de Uco. The nose is really floral and fruit-driven (black fruit), a little spicy and displaying elegance and poise. The palate is vibrant and focused with pure fruit and silky, fine tannins to make it really drinkable. A great Malbec from Uco and very nicely priced. 125,000 bottles produced. Drink: 2015-2019. Score - 92. (Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com, Aug. 27, 2015)

Bright red-ruby. Slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, kirsch and licorice complicated by game and spice. Dense, juicy and bright, with good floral lift and perfume. Dark fruit and chocolatey oak flavors. Stephen Tanzer 90 points