Wine Spectator 90 points - A strapping red, with concentrated roasted plum and dried berry flavors that are flanked by savory notes and hints of pine nut. Supple on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 16,000 cases made. -KM.November/2017 Wine Advocate 90 points - Aiming to show the varietal character, the 2015 Reserva Malbec displays ripe black fruit and some spiciness. The palate is juicy and straightforward, with round tannins and moderate acidity. 267,250 bottles produced..June/2018 On the nose, Ruca Malen Malbec Reserve shows red and black fruit reminiscent of cherries and plums and violet aromas. It is a complex, elegant wine, layered with concentrated, juicy flavors and sweet, velvety tannins. An edge of acidity keeps it fresh through the long finish. One year of aging takes place in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels of first and second-use.
