Trapiche, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2018

 Trapiche has the luxury of selecting from over 200 different vineyards to produce their single vineyard wines.  In 2018 the Malbec came from Finca Coletto, a high-altitude vineyard that  plenty of sunlight to achieve ripeness and coolness that should preserve acidity.  An unnecessarily heavy bottle predicts a massive wine, and it doesn’t disappoint.  Ripe, fruity, and lush with a smooth texture, this muscular red is ideal for a steak this winter.  A touch of heat in the finish, reflecting its 15 percent-stated alcohol, detracts from its overall suaveness.  But for those who embrace the style, go for it.