($52, WX Brands):  Trapiche has the luxury of selecting from over 200 different vineyards to produce their single vineyard wines.  In 2018 the Malbec came from Finca Coletto, a high-altitude vineyard that  plenty of sunlight to achieve ripeness and coolness that should preserve acidity.  An unnecessarily heavy bottle predicts a massive wine, and it doesn’t disappoint.  Ripe, fruity, and lush with a smooth texture, this muscular red is ideal for a steak this winter.  A touch of heat in the finish, reflecting its 15 percent-stated alcohol, detracts from its overall suaveness.  But for those who embrace the style, go for it.
90 Michael Apstein Aug 27, 2024