93+ The flagship 2006 Lindaflor Malbec is 100% varietal aged for 18 months in new French oak. It offers up an ethereal aromatic array of wood smoke pencil lead lavender spice box black cherry and black raspberry that is already remarkably complex. On the palate it is dense rich and opulent with layers of savory black fruits exotic spices and enough structure to evolve for at least 5-7 years. Cellar it for a minimum of five years and enjoy it through 2030. - Jay S Miller

Dense but with admirable purity this lets a beam of crushed plum and boysenberry fruit pump through while notes of fruitcake fig sauce and mocha flesh out on the velvety flattering finish. For the hedonist crowd. The best wine yet from this producer. Malbec. Drink now through 2011. 1580 cases made.

At first this seems over the top (it's 15.8%). But give the wine time and you'll find the ultimate presentation of ripeness, richness and depth. The flavors are thick and black, with chunky black plum, prune, syrup and more. But it's also healthy and not flabby, with balance and a sense of being. Excellent if you like monster reds.