La Posta Cocina Blend (75cl, 13.5%)

An unfiltered Malbec-dominant red blend from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is made by Laura Catena and Luis Reginato, combining approximately 60% Malbec, 25% Bonarda and 15% Syrah, with proportions shifting modestly across vintages. The wine ages for 12 months in 20% new French and American oak barrels, then is bottled without fining or filtration. The nose shows black cherry, blueberry, cinnamon, cigar box, violets and black pepper. The palate is juicy and round with plump red cherries, blackberries, ripe plum, chocolate and vanilla, plus a brambly character from Bonarda and Syrah. The finish is medium in length with dark berry, leather, warm spice and a subtle graininess from the unfiltered bottling.