Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Again, I did not take notes but remember liking this wine. It was full bodied with lush ripe dark fruit with edgy minerals and a well polished finish. Good but not as special as their El Cerro Gualtallary.

Jeff and his partner make a number of small production wines under a few different brand names. Vivo o Muerto are their ultra premium wines. They both worked at Catena Zapata for 15 years. They gained a lot of valuable experience but, yearned to make their own wines. They’ve found great sites and great fruit grower relationships. Their wines are beautifully elegant and polished with nothing that bites backs.

Photos of Co-owner Jeff Mausbach hosting our tasting and a couple shots of their cellar.

This was our last visit in Argentina. — 8 years ago

Gene Bodemer

9.1

Great texture and richness but the acidity makes it weightless...Delicous.. — 9 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.3

Made by Mr Smith I should have added this wine maker to my list of special producers. This wine reminded me of a great Las Cases from saint julien. Silky and delicious with wood fully integrated and enough acid to take this abort decade this wine was profound and reminded me of the relationship I was having with my glass the entire time the bottle was open. — 11 years ago

alana crawley

9.0

Our favourite bargain from our local co-op!ace easy drinking quaffable wine — 11 years ago

WineMascot

9.2

Laser focus and clean, hint crushed rock and lime zest. Really nice — 8 years ago

Renee Mason

9.2

Loved visiting his lovely property and loved sipping the Malbec now that I’m home. I think I’m down to my last bottle so I’ll need to order more soon! Delicious and brings back good memories! — 8 years ago

Brit Roderique

9.5

This wine is not sold out. — 10 years ago

Antonio Vasco

9.1

Frutos rojos, gran entrada, final redondo y ciruela. Para mí, muy muy rico — 11 years ago

Larry Irving

9.1

Brutally hot day in Las Vegas. Refreshingly cold beer. What's not to like? — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is the Las Higueras Vineyard Lot #72. I’ve requested Delectable add it.

On the nose; perfumed strawberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries dark moist soil, blueberries, light baking spiceand field violets.

The body is full and rich. Tannins soft and beautiful yet a firm backbone. Fruits are candied in style. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, creamy raspberries, light minerality and dry top soil, dry stone, black cherry cola/licorice, excellent acid and beautiful polished, long finish.

Photos of; the horse that pulled the sleigh of grapes to the truck and the team picking the Truquilemu Vineyard. — 8 years ago

Tim Dowling

9.2

Pleasant surprise nice fruit soft tannins — 9 years ago

Frank Ventura

9.1

Had this last night and it just kept getting better! — 10 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

2005. 3% Viognier co ferm.. Bout 15% whole cluster. Biased review #lasmadresluncheon — 11 years ago

Kimberly Charles

9.7

2010 Bokisch Tempranillo another Iberian charmer Las Cerezas & Liberty Oaks blackberries, cocoa, & spices ...small dose of Graciano. Great acidity, med + tannins 14.5% ABV 570 cases — 13 years ago