Lots of blackcurrants, licorice and mint with some graphite on the nose. Medium to full body with integrated tannins and a very long, fresh finish. Rather open already. Another year or two will make it even better. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. –J.S.

Fresh, with lots of flowers and cherries and some orange-peel undertones. Medium body and fine, creamy tannins. Crunchy. Drink now. –J.S.

Extremely perfumed, with blackberry, lavender and rose-petal aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with an integrated palate and very fine tannins that give length and definition to the wine. Some citrus undertones, too. Give it a year or two to open. September 2023 release. –J.S.

Sweet-berry, bark and pine-needle aromas with some cedar. Flowers, too. Medium-to full-bodied, fresh and bright with firm tannins and a lively acidity. Crunchy and vivid. Firm tannins. Austere, in a sophisticated way. Drink or hold. - J.S.

This is a wonderfully balanced and concentrated red with black-cherry, sour-cherry, mineral and lavender aromas and flavors. Some slate, too. Medium to full body and creamy tannins. Crunchy finish. Precise wine. Drink or hold on release. –J.S.

The heady aromas we’ve come to expect from NZ Sauvignon Blanc are out in full force here: freshly sliced green bell pepper, passionfruit, guava, lime and grapefruit pith, with a little of that feline pungency. It’s balanced, fresh, slippery and crisp with the ultimate drinkability factor. Palm Bay International. —C.P

This inky purple wine has a nose of fruits of the wood and green bell pepper and flavors of dark berries, violet, milk chocolate and eucalyptus. Bold tannins hang on into a long finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D.

Deep ruby in the glass, this wine offers aromas of black cherry, cassis and thyme. It is bright at first sip, with flavors of cranberry and pomegranate that are followed by downy tannins and flavors of dark chocolate, dried Mediterranean herbs, jasmine. A note of orange zest commands your attention on the long finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D.

This dark red-violet wine has aromas of cassis, blackberry and a touch of green bell pepper. It feels good in the mouth with plush tannins and flavors of black cherry, black currant, milk chocolate and violet and a bright finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D

Light blush in color, this wine has aromas of peach, green pear and white flowers. Flavors of apple, white cherry, a soft touch of cranberry and toasted almond culminate in a splash of lemon on the finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D.

This medium straw colored wine has a bouquet of Bartlett pear and toasted hazelnut. It is smooth on the palate, with flavors of Granny Smith apple, apricot, almonds and oregano. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D.

Dark ruby to the eye, this wine has a nose of fruits of the wood, smoked meat and thyme. It is bright at first sip. Flavors of cranberry and pomegranate are joined by firm tannins and notes of dark chocolate and roasted almond. There is a touch of violet on the long finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D.

Dark ruby in color, this wine has a bouquet of dark plums, bramble berries and a hint of summer farm stand. It has flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, bittersweet chocolate, espresso bean and olive tapenade wrapped up in supple tannins. There is a pleasant but unexpected note of jalapeño on the finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D

Rich, laced with cherry, raspberry, earth and underbrush flavors. Revealing weighty, well-integrated tannins, this is balanced overall and tightens up on the finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. —B.S.

Offers bright cherry, raspberry, floral and earth aromas and flavors matched to a supple texture and compact structure. Lively and well-delineated, with excellent balance and a lingering aftertaste of fruit, earth and Tuscan scrub. Best from 2024 through 2040.

Full, rich, finely chewy and dry with notes of cranberry, cherry, plum, white rose, singed meat, toasted almond and vanilla.

There’s a pleasant airy sweetness to the 2021 Rosato that keeps me coming back to the glass. Spring flowers, wet rocks and hints of tangerine form its alluring bouquet. It’s soft-textured yet zesty and pure, propelled by bright acidity and mineral-tinged sour melon tones. Tension remains high through the finale, as the 2021 leaves the palate completely refreshed and aching for more. I was not expecting such a spry expression from a Montepulciano Rosato.

There’s a pleasant airy sweetness to the 2021 Rosato that keeps me coming back to the glass. Spring flowers, wet rocks and hints of tangerine form its alluring bouquet. It’s soft-textured yet zesty and pure, propelled by bright acidity and mineral-tinged sour melon tones. Tension remains high through the finale, as the 2021 leaves the palate completely refreshed and aching for more. I was not expecting such a spry expression from a Montepulciano Rosato. - Eric Guido

Juicy, zesty, silky and dry with notes of nectarine, mango, kiwi, sage, basil, and pink rose. -C.F.

Light, tangy and dry with notes of lemon, mandarin, peach, oregano and almond. -C.F.

This elegant Malbec opens with subtle rosemary and cigar box aromas. Then blackberry, black cherry and plum notes show in the glass. This is a well-balanced red with intense fruit and earthy flavors. It features fine-grained tannins and medium acidity on the palate, leading to a flavorful finish. -J.V.

From Paraje Altamira in Uco Valley comes this aromatic Malbec that offers star anise, dried herbs and green bell pepper with plenty of ripe black-fruit notes on the nose. Velvety tannins provide good structure while rich plum and fennel flavors invade the palate. The finish is pleasant and medium in length. -J.V.

The 2019 Wild Carignan Reserve was aged for 12 months in 35% new French oak and comes in at 13.6% alcohol. Like many of the offerings in this report, this is not in the marketplace yet, but this is one of the furthest out, set for release in December of this year. For the moment, it is indeed undeveloped, but that doesn't mean the tannins are hard. Rather, it is the fruit that is a bit muted. Right at the moment, this might be a vintage where I prefer the Marselan to the Carignan, usually not the case. This, however, still has some potential, perhaps improvement to come. Or, at least, so I suspect. They both need to show their stuff with a little more time in bottle. Overall, this combines elegance, flavor and focus. It will surely be better this time next year, but right now the Marselan might be the safer bet. -M.S.

The 2019 Special Reserve red is a blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 12% Petit Sirah, 10% Carignan and the rest Marselan, all aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak. It comes in at 13.9% alcohol. Of the to-be-released wines in this report, this is the farthest out, not likely to hit the marketplace until February 2023. It has been bottled since May 2021, though, so it should certainly be showing some of its stuff. As expected, it is a bit tight. As it airs out, the tannins increase in power, but they are never too ferocious. You could drink this sooner if it were available, but if it were available, then I'd probably still recommend waiting until next year anyway for better results. So, it's a plus that the winery is aging it for you. The rest is lovely. The texture leans to silk more than velvet. There are red fruits in abundance and a juicy, fresh finish. The freshness here is a big plus. This becomes enlivening rather than ponderous. Overall, this seems right on its normal marks. What it can develop into remains to be seen. It certainly has upside potential. At some point, it will be time for a vertical here, but this won't be ready for such an exercise for a couple of years, at least. This bottling has gone through some style changes in terms of blends, but the newest style, which includes Carignan and Marselan, certainly has several vintages under its belt now. It's a nice success. -M.S.

The 2019 Marselan Reserve was aged for 12 months in 25% new French oak and comes in at 13.3% alcohol. Suave, flavorful and bright, this is a very elegant Marselan, but it doesn't sacrifice much flavor. It does dance across the tongue, and it still seems to have respectable concentration with some strawberries mingled with herbs. It is relatively expressive in its youth. Overall, this is once again beautifully done this year. It will be interesting to see how it develops, but I predict that it will over the next few years. You can drink this now, but it will likely be better this time next year. This will be released in July. -M.S.

Rose, red berry and underbrush aromas mingle with a whiff of pine forest. On the full-bodied palate, firm, fine-grained tannins support dried red cherry, star anise and a hint of mocha before a drying finish. Drink 2023–2028. Kerin O’Keefe

Aromas of red berry, forest floor, rose petal and leather lead the nose. The structured, balanced palate offers red cherry, white pepper, clove and a hint of truffle alongside fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2022–2030. Kerin O’Keefe

Lovely aromas of tea and strawberries, as well as some cedar and spice that follow through to a medium to full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. I like the balance and finesse. Drink now.  -J.S.

Lots of terracotta and plums with some coffee, too. Medium body, firm, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink and enjoy. -J.S.

Aromas of smoke, bark, terracotta and berries follow through to a full body, round, chewy tannins with a hint of dust and a flavorful finish. Better in 2021, but already attractive to drink if you don’t mind the tannins.  -J.S.

Using grapes from high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, Jorge Cabeza and José Galante made this 2018 assemblage with 66% Malbec (co-fermented with 4% Petit Verdot), 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. Aged for 16 months in barrels, it has a rich, perfumed nose of cherries blackberries and redcurrant, refreshing herbal notes and spices. On the palate it is chewy, balanced with refined tannins and a smooth finish. Drinking Window 2022 - 2028

Lightly scented, this opens with delicate aromas of hawthorn and white stone fruit. The creamy, refined palate offers ripe yellow apple, brioche and fennel seed framed in a silky perlage. It closes on an almond note. -K.O.

Aromas of hawthorn, white stone fruit and bread crust form the nose. On the elegantly sparkling palate, crisp acidity accompanies yellow apple, peach and medicinal herbs before closing on notes of lemon zest and brioche. -K.O.

A blend of 67% Malbec and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon from Los Arboles and San Pablo, Uco Valley, the 2017 Blend Gran VU spent 24 months in 20% new oak. Dark garnet with a brick dust sheen. The nose is still precise in spite of the wine’s relative age, offering notes of fresh plum and sour cherry with hints of herbs and oak followed by vanilla and nutmeg. It's juicy in the mouth with fine tannins and an easygoing feel. The tannic core is enhanced by the freshness. Fruit and oak, the twin pillars of this wine, reappear at the end.-J.H.

The 2018 Blend Gran VU is a blend of 71% Malbec and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon from Los Arboles and San Pablo, Uco Valley and spent 24 months aging in 1/5 new oak. The complex, expressive aromas reflect the Malbec majority with ripe and candied plum, hints of violets and touches of redcurrant, mint and oak. Broad and tacky in the mouth, the grippy tannins lend character enhanced by the freshness and wrapped in the volume while fruity aromas appear at the back of the throat. A substantial wine with an oaky subtlety and intensity.-J.H.

Aged for 18 months in 15% new oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Primus is from Tunuyan, Uco Valley. Dark, garnet red in the glass. The nose is defined and made more complex by the cool year. There are notes of blackcurrant, herbs, licorice and dried rose along with gentle aromas of cedar, truffle and gunpowder. The 2016 is relaxed on the palate with precise acidity and slightly reactive but well-integrated tannins. This style is Bordelais at high altitude. A deeply, nuanced red whose balance bodes well for its aging potential.-J.H.

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Primus from Tunuyan, Uco Valley spent 18 months aging in 15% new barrels. Dark garnet in color with a brick dust sheen, the ripe, complex nose offers plum jam and mint with hints of dried figs, leather, licorice and notes from the aging process. In the mouth, it delivers an extractive dryness and a few reactive tannins with good body and a rugged texture. The finish is ripe and sustained by a juicy freshness.-J.H.