Bodegas CARO, Mendoza 2012

(75% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; 18 months in new French oak, including barrels made at Lafite-Rothschild, which is the Catena family's partner in this venture): Bright, deep ruby. Dark berries, cocoa powder, mocha, smoke and licorice on the nose. Plush, sweet and vinous, offering excellent definition as well as creamy depth to the flavors of currant, mocha and sexy chocolatey oak. More Old World than New in style, finishing with noble, deceptively soft tannins and excellent subtle length. This will gain in complexity with time in bottle.

• Drinking Window: 2017 - 2025
• Reviewer Name: Stephen Tanzer
• Review Date: February 2015