93 points,"A perfumed red with notes of fresh wild berries, just-picked violets, sweet spices and cocoa-dusted walnuts. Medium-to full-bodied with layers of plush, polished tannins and a lingering, silky mouthfeel. Velvety and seamless with delicious blue-fruit and blue-flower character."- James Suckling 92 points,"The estate 2020 Malbec was produced with grapes from their property in Mayor Drummond (Finca Mendel) that was planted in 1928. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak barrels, one-third each new, second and third use, for 12 months. It has 14.5% alcohol and a soft and round palate with integrated acidity. De la Mota thinks this 2020 is very representative of the zone of Lujan even if they harvest it a little earlier, and it has a little more fresh fruit, using the oak to keep that character, a balance between ripe and fresh fruit that is very interesting. It is juicy and primary with very fine tannins. A wine that overdelivers for the price."- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate One of Argentina's benchmark Malbecs, this comes from 90-year-old vines in Luján de Cuyo. Matured in French oak for 12 months, the Mendel Malbec 2020 has a lovely smoked nut and toasted sesame character, which gives it a completely unique personality. Blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and plum jam fruit flavours marry together harmoniously with notes of caramel,liquorice, coffee, peppery spice and dark chocolate. Pair this stunner with nutty dishes or something grilled or roasted. Having worked for many years at the iconic Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion, Roberto de la Mota is one of Argentina's most respected and experienced winemakers. In collaboration with the Sielecki family, he is the driving force behind Mendel's world-class wines. This boutique winery is named after the father of the proprietor, Annabelle Sielecki, and focuses on two terroirs: vineyards planted in Luján de Cuyo in 1928 and a new project of old vines in Altamira.£3.47 per 100.00ml