Stephen Tanzer
"92 pts ... Bright deep ruby. Lovely perfumed lift to the aromas of blackberry, licorice, dark chocolate, minerals, violet and wild herbs. Juicy on entry, then less thick and more brisk than the 2009 malbec, with lovely finesse to its spicy black fruit flavors. This boasts excellent inner-mouth definition and lift. The long, ripe but firmly structure finish shows fine dusty tannins and sneaky length."

Wine Advocate
"92 pts ... It sports an inviting nose of cedar, spice box, violets, earth notes, black currant, and blackberry. Rich, plush, and savory in the mouth, it should fully blossom with another 3-4 years of bottle aging and continue to provide pleasure through 2023."

Winemaker's Notes
"55% Malbec/45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of toasty oak, cassis and smoke. Cascades of red and blackcurrant fruit on the palate. Medium-bodied and classically structured with good density. The Cabernet fruit melds seamlessly with the Malbec, creating a well-structured and balanced blend with moderate tannins and a lengthy finish. A wine that combines real class with excitement. This Cab-lovers blend will pair well with any Bordeaux or California Cabernet-friendly dishes such as steak, pork, lamb, and strong cheeses. Can handle any dish with cream or butter sauces."

Technical Notes
"55% Malbec/45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Laura Catena has a vision of creating a new breed of Argentine wines: small quantities, artisan quality, and true to their individual terroirs. She starts with some of Argentina’s best fruit from lowyield, high elevation vineyards. State-of-the-art winemaking and oak aging (primarily French) elevate the wines to a quality level demanded by true wine connoisseurs. The final varietal blends deliver power along with complexity and finesse. They are the ultimate expression of rigorous vineyard management, viticultural experimentation, strict irrigation controls, skilled winemaking, and a quest for quality at any cost. From vineyards 3,470 feet avg. altitude, 21 year old vines. Hand-harvested, no press wine. 12 months in 70% new French and 30% 2nd use French barriques. Unifined, unfiltered. 14.5% alc. "