Malbec

'A cool, breezy example of Malbec that's expressive and ripe, with good acidity and freshness. An interesting wine.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'Sweet savoury oak, sandalwood and vanilla, with some taut, peppery, crunchy fruit - this is a lovely perfumed style, with superb oak treatment. It has a very pure, high-toned character and an elegant, svelte palate.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£10.13 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark

'An exuberant, fruity style with an excellent tannic backbone and some smoky, earthy complex notes, with violet and rose scents along with mulberry, plum and blackberry and a grating of mocha.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Very restaurant- and wine bar-focused, with savoury, meaty aromas and some blackcurrant leaf herbaceousness. Ripe and juicy, with chunky but ripe tannins.'
Charlie Young, team leader.

£10.31 Hatch Mansfield

'A minty fresh and fruity wine with a super-juicy palate, and very good value too.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'Good concentration of chewy black fruits carrying through to the palate - a clean and bright example.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

'This has a fruity, lifted nose, with notes of mulberry and sweet red plum. An easy-drinking wine that overdelivers on price.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£5.10 The Whalley Wine Shop

'This is pure and intense, with fresh, crunchy blue fruit, some nice texture and grip, and a persistent finish.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Good black fruit notes, as well as a meaty, gamey element, and some oak-driven spice.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Punchy, juicy Malbec with great spice - a perfect style to have by the glass in a pub.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

£8.75 Liberty Wines

'A juicy, plush and robust Malbec that's of its type and style, with some dark fruits, a hint of sweet oak, good acidity and some freshness.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'A deep, rich and juicy wine, with some additional spice and tannins that are very firm but drinking well.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'Generous chocolatey fruit, with blackberries and blueberries for days.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£11.00 Jeroboams

'This scores high on drinkability, with good breezy minerality on the nose, and tannins that build forgivingly.'
Oliver Zelenczuk, London Shell Co.

'A bold and savoury wine that's full of flavour, with sweet spices and black peppercorn notes.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'Great potential but already approachable, with a soft and velvety texture and a spicy finish.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

£11.55 Liberty Wines

'A succulent, juicy Malbec showing rich fruit, spice and a dried herb note.'
Sarah Jane Evans MW, team leader.

'Juicy black cherries, black plums and blueberries, with a touch of green pepper bell and oak notes of toast, smoke and leather.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'With its generous inky texture, and lots of black fruit, this is a wine to drink with richer meaty dishes.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£8.13 Bibendum

'A complex, layered wine with black cherry, black plum, blueberry, blackberry and violets, as well as some toast, smoke and leather, with good concentration and a well-balanced structure of acidity, tannins and alcohol.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'With sweet, ripe and jammy fruits, this is a very polished style that's good for high-end steak restaurants.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£49.39 Top Selection

'Dark, spiced plum aromas, leading to jammy dark plum and a hint of spice on the palate, with good acidity that maintains the tension between the tannins and fruit flavours, all leading to a fruity finish.'
Charlie Carter, L' Atelier Du Vin.

'Intense, bold and juicy fruit, with some black peppercorn and a meatiness too.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

£8.99 Matthew Clark

'A Malbec with huge personality and big, ripe fruit accompanied by some savoury notes, earthy leather and chocolate. You've got to love the texture and balance to match here too. Very approachable now for such a big wine.'
Daniel Eriksen, Anglian Country Inns.

'Controlled, poised and elegant, showing some precision winemaking.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£33.13 Matthew Clark

'A fantastic Malbec with very well-balanced fruit, oak, tannins and acidity, leading to a long, harmonious finish.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'A classic blockbuster style with full, rich, ripe fruits, a meaty, gamey component, and some really bold oak.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

£11.75 Liberty Wines

'With ripe red plums and some developed notes of coffee, and dark chocolate, there's good fruit concentration on the palate, with a fresh, herbal finish.'
Luís Martins, team leader.

'Rich, earthy and quite easy-drinking, with notes of red berries and blueberries.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£10.36 Enotria&Coe

'A light style with some French oak notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, leading to raspberry and blueberry fruits, and culminating in an elegant finish with notes of liquorice.'
Tom Forrest, team leader.

'Cherry and herbaceous, with tannins well integrated into the texture of the wine.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

£15.87 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Elegant Malbec with aromas of black fruits and flowers, like violets, leading to ripe blackberry flavours and smooth velvety tannins. A bold and structured wine with hints of spices, and some additional coffee and mocha notes from the presence of oak.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

£14.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Lovely scented floral fruity aromas with savoury nuances lead to mouth-filling and dense fruity intensity, with a massive tannic structure that holds the fruit really well. This shows balance in a muscular style, with excellent winemaking that keeps this wine sculpted and very presentable.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£17.94 Matthew Clark

'A crowd-pleasing style with ripe plum and cherry fruit, as well as some creamy oak. Powerful and easy.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'Very intense and energetic, with notes of leather and black olives, as well as some chocolate, with good balance between acidity and tannins.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£11.57 Top Selection

'Savoury and intense, yet elegant too, with dark morello cherries and spices, as well as some meaty, leathery notes.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'A firm and intense wine that shows some dark berry notes alongside some dark cherries too.'
Tanguy Martin, Blandford Comptoir.

£14.17 Matthew Clark

'Very ripe black cherry notes on the nose that follow onto the palate, with black pepper notes too, accompanied by some wild black forest fruits and a brisk acidity.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Spicy baked plum crumble and juicy blackberries, with some soft tannins.'
Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.

£6.39 Matthew Clark

'There's good typicity for the price here, with sweet fruit and spice notes.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Notes of black cherry, plum and toast, accompanied by some rustic tannins.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'Some good fruit, spice and structure - good value.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£6.75 LWC Drinks

'A nicely perfumed wine with some raspberry notes, and a touch of elegance.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

'Chunky tannins open to reveal red and black fruits, with good intensity and brightness. A very drinkable wine that begs for some grilled meats.'
Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting.

£11.25 Davy's Wine Merchants

'There's good opulence from the fruit here, with a touch of leaf, all well balanced with oak, and joined by a savoury black olive tone.'
Harry Crowther, Grape Times UK.

'Lean, light Malbec with some tannins and raspberry fruit, leading to some liquorice on the finish.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£6.59 Hatch Mansfield

'With dark, juicy fruit notes of cassis, plum and blackberry, some smoky, meaty notes and a mineral finish, there's lovely balance here, creating a food-friendly style of Malbec. Charred, barbecued meat!' Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'Big flavoured, with a lot of black cherries and black plums, with sweet spices too.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

£14.40 Liberty Wines

'This has a captivating nose of dark fruit, spice and chocolate, with good structure and balance.'
Lukas Nikanorovas, 20 Stories.

'A rich, intense wine with some spicy baked black fruit notes.'
Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.

'There's a slightly saline note to the dark tannic fruit - this needs a bit of time, and a rare steak.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£21.95 Liberty Wines

'An incredibly bold wine with lots of character, opening with aromas of blackcurrant and plums, joined by liquorice, cinnamon and other spices on the greatly structured palate, with elegant, velvety tannins. Absolutely recommended for Argentinian or Brazilian restaurants - anywhere that has fatty meats on the menu.'
Cinthia Lozano, The Winery Honduras.

£23.49 Enotria&Coe

'Nice dark fruit and elegant spice on the nose, with a smooth palate that has balanced alcohol and some refreshing spice on the palate.'
Lionel Periner, team leader.

'Juicy and intense, with some spicy, ripe blackberry fruit.'
Vivienne Franks, Aspects of Wine.

'Earthy, rich and ripe. Well-made.'
Nigel Lister, St. Swithins Wine Shippers.

£13.56 Enotria&Coe

'This is showing notes of dried flowers and some ripe flavours of cherry, plum and blackberry, with some smooth tannins.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'I love this wine's crunchy juicy fruit, with some spice in the background.'
Timothy Connor, Heddon Street Kitchen.

'This is dark, spicy, enticing and elegant.'
Dave Cushley, Prestonfield House.

£28.34 Bibendum

'An elegant and savoury wine with jammy fruit, dried roses and spices, as well as a peppery, meaty element.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'Deep and intense, and showing some complexity, from red fruit to black jammy fruit, as well as some lovely sweet spice notes.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

£12.45 Bibendum

'A well-made Malbec that's fresh and crunchy at the same time, with smooth and ripe tannins.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

'Well balanced, with a big structure and loads of oak, but with concentration and freshness too, along with plenty of black fruits and aromatic herbs.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.

£23.68 Bibendum

'Easy to drink, with some plum and cherry notes, and good concentration, with a peppery note, making this good with a steak and peppercorn sauce.'
Arturo Scamardella, The Ritz London.

'A fresh, pleasant nose of red and black cherries with good, soft tannins and a touch of herbs.'
Guillaume Mahaut, ETM Group.

£7.50 Boutinot

'Earthy on the nose and palate, with grainy tannin structure alongside black fruits and a touch of oak smoke and vanilla, all well integrated, and leading to a finish that's creamy and on the fruity side.'
Marco Marcuzzo, Zuma Rome.

'With its elegant nose, firm tannins and plenty of fruit, I'd pair this with a medium-spicy steak tartare.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

£16.42 Enotria&Coe

£15.08 Davy's Wine Merchants

£16.65 Frederic Robinson

£6.72 Hatch Mansfield

£9.52 Enotria&Coe

£8.07 Majestic Commercial

£7.02 Majestic Commercial

£10.69 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

£34.20 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

£15.15 Bibendum

£11.47 Bibendum

£8.57 Bibendum

£8.02 Matthew Clark

£8.82 Bibendum

£15.15 Bibendum

£7.35 Boutinot

£9.72 Top Selection