95 points James Suckling: "Age has settled this concentrated malbec into a good place with rich, ripe plums and a gently peppery edge. The palate has intensity and depth with concentrated dark berries, finding focus and length. Impressive poise here. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. (12/9/19)"
95 points Tim Atkin, MW: "What a transformation has taken place here under the aegis of Fabián Valenzuela and Jean-Claude Berrouet. Focused, elegant and very fine with silky tannins, lovely poise and freshness and deftly integrated 100% new oak, this is a superb, ageworthy Malbec."
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] Big and ripe, featuring concentrated raspberry, red plum and spiced cherry flavors. Pastry notes show midpalate, with a finish filled to the brim with chocolate and cream details and hints of white pepper. Drink now through 2023. (2/28/19)"
92 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The floral, aromatic and fresh 2014 Black Tears Malbec comes from the higher-altitude vineyards where the soils are shallow and have lots of stones. It was matured in new and second use French oak barrels for 24 months and has integrated oak and ripe fruit without excess. It's quite intense and has a powerful yet balanced and elegant palate. It's tasty and shows good purity of fruit and a stony/mineral sensation in the palate, a texture rather than a flavor. Drink: 2019-2023. (Oct 2019)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$65 list] Floral berry, exotic spice, cinnamon and oak aromas lead to a full, jammy palate that's layered and generous with fruit. Blackberry, plum, chocolate and baking-spice flavors roll towards a smooth, solid finish that seems to be near maturity. Drink through 2025. Alcohol 14.5%. (Jan 2020)"
Producer notes: "Intense pruplish red color. Flavors and aromas reminiscent of ripe red fruits, dried plums, figs, fruits compote and jams. Has a nose with very subtle floral and menthol notes. Its passage through oak provides notes of dark chocolate and roasted coffee. Presence of sweet and ripe tannins. A specimen with an elegant personality, intense in flavor and an impeccable balance."
95 points Tim Atkin, MW: "What a transformation has taken place here under the aegis of Fabián Valenzuela and Jean-Claude Berrouet. Focused, elegant and very fine with silky tannins, lovely poise and freshness and deftly integrated 100% new oak, this is a superb, ageworthy Malbec."
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] Big and ripe, featuring concentrated raspberry, red plum and spiced cherry flavors. Pastry notes show midpalate, with a finish filled to the brim with chocolate and cream details and hints of white pepper. Drink now through 2023. (2/28/19)"
92 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The floral, aromatic and fresh 2014 Black Tears Malbec comes from the higher-altitude vineyards where the soils are shallow and have lots of stones. It was matured in new and second use French oak barrels for 24 months and has integrated oak and ripe fruit without excess. It's quite intense and has a powerful yet balanced and elegant palate. It's tasty and shows good purity of fruit and a stony/mineral sensation in the palate, a texture rather than a flavor. Drink: 2019-2023. (Oct 2019)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$65 list] Floral berry, exotic spice, cinnamon and oak aromas lead to a full, jammy palate that's layered and generous with fruit. Blackberry, plum, chocolate and baking-spice flavors roll towards a smooth, solid finish that seems to be near maturity. Drink through 2025. Alcohol 14.5%. (Jan 2020)"
Producer notes: "Intense pruplish red color. Flavors and aromas reminiscent of ripe red fruits, dried plums, figs, fruits compote and jams. Has a nose with very subtle floral and menthol notes. Its passage through oak provides notes of dark chocolate and roasted coffee. Presence of sweet and ripe tannins. A specimen with an elegant personality, intense in flavor and an impeccable balance."
| Product SKU | 703077 |
| Producer | Tapiz |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| SubRegion | Uco Valley |
| Varietal | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Ships To |
