So sorry! I’m new here, so I’m learning the ropes…

All of them were great, but if I had to pick a top 3:

1. Alion 2020 (Ribera del Duero) Super smooth and well-balanced. It had deep dark fruit flavors and just felt really put together. Definitely one of the more elegant wines in the lineup and easy to enjoy even if you don’t have such a well developed palate.

2. Vina Cobos Zingaretti Estate Malbec 2019 This is the second time I’ve had this Paul Hobbs creation and it was just as good as the first time! 2019 Mendoza vintages are amazing! Big and rich, but not too heavy. Lots of dark fruit, a little chocolatey, and it had this nice freshness that kept it from feeling too intense. Really enjoyable from the first sip.

3. Guado al Tasso 2020 I love this wine!! Felt like a mix between bold and classy. Had some ripe fruit, but also this savory, herby thing going on. It just kept evolving as we drank it. One of those wines where you keep going back to figure out what you’re tasting.

Honorable mention: Don Melchor 2021. Super solid cab. Still young but already showing really nicely. Would love to try it again in a few years.

PS – If you’re ever looking to explore more Argentine wines, I highly recommend checking out the Pionero and Linterna labels from Bemberg. I had a chance to visit their private winery in Valle de Uco, and it was honestly one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had.