Recent Malbec tastings

Argentinian Sommelier Luis Mantegini, of Mantegini Sommeliers, last Saturday in conjunction with SASA presented a line up of Malbec, predominantly from Mendoza with some South African and French examples in between, below are my rankings, details note to follow for each wines

1 - Mythic Estate Gran Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2011 94+ Points

2 - Moor-Barrio Wines Initium Gran Malbec 2012 94 Points

3 - Gran Enimigo Mendoza Malbec 2010 93 Points

4 - Pulenta Estate Mendoza Malbec 2010 92 Points

5 - Zaha Mendoza Malbec 2010 92 Points

6 - Vicentin Blend of Malbecs 100% Mendoza 2011 92 Points

7 - Familia Rosso Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Malbec 2011 91 Points

8 - Druk My Niet Paarl Malbec 2010 90 Points

9 - Vicentin Blanc de Malbec Mendoza 2013 89+ Points

10 - Purple by Chateau Lagrezette The Original Malbec 87 Points

11 - Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Domingo F. Sarmiento Single Vineyard Malbec (La Consulta) 2009 85 Points

12 - Bosman Family Vineyards Wellington Malbec 2013 80 Points

13 - Pelleriti Selection Grand Reserve Blend of Terroir Valle de Uco, Mendoza Malbec 2009 75 Points

14 - Annexkloof Swartland Malbec 2012 59 Points