Malbec

'Jammy black fruit notes, as well as vanilla and cinnamon.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'With ripe tannins and a full body, there’s pronounced flavour intensity here, with ripe fruit flavours.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'Complex, inviting and delicious, with well-integrated and velvety tannins.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Well balanced and quite complex. A great Malbec.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£40.45 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Classic and intense, with good tannins, ripe fruit and spices.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'A pronounced yet elegant wine that’s full bodied and fruit forward, with dark fruit joined by dark chocolate.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Lots of new oak, with vanilla and coconut notes, although also fruit driven, and quite peppery on the nose.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£29.37 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Opening with ripe black fruit and floral, violet notes, there’s some sweetness on the palate, with good acidity too.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A really good representation of terroir here – this ticks lots of boxes.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£14.36 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Black fruits as well as violet floral notes – there’s great freshness here, with high tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A crunchy, vibrant and fresh Malbec, and great value too. Coup de cœur.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£16.53 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Ripe black fruit, and notes of chocolate and prunes, with very good freshness.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A brilliant kick of acidity brings freshness to this wine.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'A rich and powerful expression of Malbec.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£20.43 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Notes of purple flowers, jammy black fruits and black pepper, as well as additional leather and vanilla. Great power, and well made.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Very ripe, with fresh fruit and a great level of tannins.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£59.06 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A vibrant and crunchy wine with a lovely mid palate, well balanced, with a great finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Deep purple colour, and full bodied – this would be a good match for a nice piece of steak.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£18.10 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A lighter style of Malbec, with lovely freshness.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'Notes of raspberry, blueberries and plum, as well as oak and smoke – a good value wine.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Fruit forward, with lush tannins, this is extremely appealing, and a great by the glass option.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£10.83 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'An extremely elegant style of Malbec that’s youthful yet very drinkable.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'With a dark purple colour, this is spicy, with ripe black fruit.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A great example of its variety, very smooth and round.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£14.40 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A very peppery nose, with notes of black fruit.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'Crunchy red fruits on the palate.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Earthy notes as well as ripe black fruit, herbal notes and high tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£17.64 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Notes of ripe red and black fruit leading to a sweet finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Easy to drink, with a bit of tannin structure.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'A red and black fruit-driven wine that’s simple yet delicious.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£13.95 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Fruit driven, and made in an elegant style, with well integrated tannins and alcohol.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'A classic, well balanced Malbec.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'Easy drinking, with very silky and smooth tannins.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£13.80 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Juicy and well balanced, with integrated tannins, this is an inexpensive, fruit-driven Malbec.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Moderate minerality, with notes of black fruit.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'An intense Malbec.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£10.83 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'Floral, uplifted aromatics, with purity and varietal expression on the palate – good value at the price.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Easy to drink, with a soft, fruity palate.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£7.50 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial