Today we are looking at a Malbec-Cabernet red blend from Argentina, a style of wine we can often get behind, and a region that delivers solid value in today's wine world.
The last time we reviewed this wine was back in 2019 with the 2016 vintage, so it's been a while. We went 88 points on that wine at that time, and that's exactly where we're going to stay with this new vintage.
The varietal composition is 78% Malbec and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the wine retains the same $18.99 price at Costco that it had six years ago. Also, a huge 93 points from Wine Advocate.
Spicy nose, and spicy throughout; the wine is a deep purple in the glass; medium plus to full in body; red berry, cherry and plum flavors with herbal notes; a bit of toast and mocha in the finish.
Not a bad buy at all, especially for fans of reds from this region. Be sure to decant this one as it seriously evolved with just a bit of air.
As you approach the $20 price point, there are a number of good options at Costco right now that we might prefer more. This recent Ribera, and the Kirkland Gigondas both come to mind, although this red blend isn't a bad pick at all.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 88 points
Costco item number: 906090
Availability: We buy our wine in Costco warehouses around the Atlanta area. The best way to locate wines near you is by using the new Costco mobile app and searching with the Costco item number we listed above.
Alc. 14%
Max Weber says
Thank you for reminding us of some alternates.
Pablo says
Another excellent wine from the co-winemakers, Alejandro “Colo” Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach. I enjoyed this one while living in Argentina, where it's regarded as a premium wine. I’ve always found it best to open a bottle at least a day in advance, or to store it for at least two years. The last time I opened a bottle, it was incredible on the second and third days, respectively. You can taste the minerality of Paraje Altamira, thanks to its high altitude (4,000 feet).
Winston says
Found this to be closer to the Wine Advocate score. Solid 92. Maybe yours was off? Tried their Cab Franc at $23, and it wasn’t as high quality to me.