Enemigo Malbec 2021 94VM / 93WA
$24.99 on 12+
$26.99 6+ (Mix and Match OK)
$28.99 reg

El Enemigo’s entry-level Malbec is a great value that over-delivers for the price.  It has violet’s on the nose, and has high acidity that makes you want to take another ship.  30% whole cluster and a touch of Cabernet Franc round up the palate.  This is an enjoyable Malbec and a great value.
 
Vineyard:  Gualtallary, Tupungato
Altitude:  4822 ft
Type of Soil:  Deep-calcareous, rocky soil.
Vinification:  Wild yeast, max. temp. 29°C / 84°F for 20 days, with 30 days of maceration.
Aging:  15 months in 100-year-old foudre.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
 
94 pts Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo)
This 2021 Malbec contains 10% Cabernet Franc sourced from the slopes of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. After fermenting in new oak barrels, it opens with delicate notes of violet and fresh plum, accented by subtle herbal hints. Compact yet expressive, its juicy palate reveals layers of plum and licorice, with a balanced and appealing flavor profile. A true hallmark of this wine is its unburdened texture, carrying pristine floral nuances through an enduring, graceful finish.
 
93 pts Wine Advocate
The very young 2021 Malbec follows the path of restraint, balance, harmony and elegance that was seen in the 2019, which I tasted next to it. This is a neatly crafted Malbec with varietal typicity, spiced up with some Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, always with very careful oaking to respect the typicity of the variety and the place. It's mineral and stony, finishing dry and long.