($25, Vino del Sol):  Wapisa shows its consistency with this fresh and lively Malbec.  Fabian Valenzuela, the winemaker, has resisted the temptation to make what has become all too common — a muscular, in-your-face Malbec.  Instead, this one leads with great aromatics and follows by combining a pepper-like spice with mid-weight black fruit flavors.  Weighty, but not heavy or ponderous, it strikes a balance that makes it a pleasure to drink now with meat from the grill.
92 Michael Apstein Jul 30, 2024