Marchiori and Barraud Cuartel Dos Cabernet- 2023 (750ml) La Tache The fruit is easily recognizable

The fruit is easily recognizable and this is no coincidence since a bottle contains the equivalent of fourteen kilograms (nearly 31 pounds) of Williams Pears

delivering thyme and berries wrapped in chocolate and cinnamon

a nuttiness (in this case

with apricots duking it out with passion fruit for aromatic supremacy

powerful texture and richness

Marchiori and Barraud Cuartel Dos Cabernet- 2023 (750ml) La Tache The fruit is easily recognizableThe 2021 Malbec Cuartel 2, from Perdriel, Lujn de Cuyo, was aged for 12 months in used barrels. Dark purple in hue. The ripe nose presents violet, fresh plum, bay leaf, pepper and gentle woody aromas. Mint makes a late appearance. Fleshy with good fat, grippy, refined tannins and substantial volume. The finish is fruity. Vinous 93 points