Tilia Malbec (75cl, 13.5%)

Tilia Malbec is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Bodegas Esmeralda and bottled at 13.5% ABV. Fruit comes from Mendoza's East Valley and the Uco Valley, from ungrafted vines at elevations between 2,600 and 4,300 feet. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for six months in French oak barrels. The 2022 vintage earned 88 points from James Suckling. The nose opens with ripe black cherries, plum and violets, with vanilla and subtle chocolate. The palate is generous and fruit-forward, with blackberries, black currants, cranberry acidity, sweet spice and vanilla, supported by firm, well-integrated tannins. The finish is moderately long, with ripe red fruit, gentle oak sweetness, a slight leafy note and persistent tannin grip.