La Posta Malbec (75cl, 13.5%)

A single-vineyard, single-grower Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, made from 100% Malbec. Launched by Laura Catena to spotlight small family growers, it is aged for roughly 12 months in a combination of new and second- or third-use French and American oak barrels, with a portion left in stainless steel. The nose opens with ripe black cherries and dark plum, then violets, dried herbs, toasty oak, baker's spice and white pepper. The palate is dense and fruit-forward, with blackberry, elderberry, sandalwood, licorice, soft caramel and raspberry brightness over round, medium-grain tannins and good acidity. The finish is medium to long, with dark chocolate, leafy herbs and violets.