Andy Frieden, JJ Buckley
April 2008
The color is a deep purple, almost black and opaque with full intensity. The nose has black fruits with a peak of black raspberry. Copious amounts of black berry and plum first hits the palate and then expands in a balanced way into a graceful not over-ripe styled Malbec profile. The wine is framed with medium to high acid (which I believe is the key to this wine's success) and full-bodied, with plus concentration of fruit. The tannins are refined and help bring the wine into beautiful balance and a long, beautiful finish. This wine will pair excellent with a large variety of food and occasions too.
94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
December 2007
Monteviejo’s flagship is the Lindaflor Malbec. The 2005 was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak. It offers up an ethereal perfume of pain grille, vanilla, pencil lead, espresso, blueberry, black cherry, and a hint of dark chocolate. Quite massive on the palate yet light on its feet, the wine exhibits thick, intense flavors, gobs of sweet fruit, concealed tannin, and a very long finish. It should easily age for a decade and drink well through 2030.
92 points, Stephen Tanzer
February 2008
Full saturated ruby. Brooding aromas of black fruits, gunflint, game, violet and sexy new oak. Lush and sweet on entry, then seamless, suave and rich in the middle, with smoky soil tones adding complexity to the dark berry and chocolate flavors. Wonderfully layered, broad wine that should benefit from bottle aging. Finishes with suave tannins and excellent lingering sweetness.
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