91 Points | International Wine Cellar , January 2012

(a 60/40 blend of malbec and cabernet sauvignon, aged in 100% new French oak):  Bright red-ruby.  Licorice and chocolatey oak dominate the nose.  Very ripe and thick but also juicy and serious, with a flavor of raspberry liqueur supported by serious tannic structure.  Less confectionery than the Patriota or Jubilo bottlings, and a bit less easygoing today.  Finishes broad, round, lush and fairly tannic, with strong chocolatey oak tones and good energy.  This held up nicely with extended aeration.

92 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate