“This is a beautiful wine in any context – a world classic. Very, very good value.” - Jancis Robinson MW, 18/20 points

“A Bordeaux blend in its Sunday best.”- Vinous

Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon remind us of the two lead characters in ‘The Odd Couple’. Malbec is the Walter Matthau character, a fun-loving, free spirit, whose overblown antics can be a bit hard to swallow sometimes, while Cabernet Sauvignon is the Jack Lemmon character, a more upright and uptight character, who needs to relax a bit, but keeps his flatmate in check. In this stylish blend, they make wonderful partners, the Malbec bringing the joyfully ripe fruit, while the Cabernet brings the structure. It’s a wine that can stand shoulder to shoulder with any of the world’s top Bordeaux blends (including Bordeaux itself). 14.4% alc. Drink now-2035.

Press reviews:

Jancis Robinson MW: “65% Malbec , 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot. Malbec from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley and from Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo (vineyards 82 and 67 years old); Cabernet Sauvignon from Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo (vines 17 years old); and Petit Verdot from Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo (vines 17 years old). Less oak than in the past. 60% new 400- and 600-litre barrels. 2017 was ‘a nice vintage with twice as much rain as usual, but less than 2016. And I love 2016 wines; they’re fresher than 2018’, says Roberto de la Mota. Very fine and sophisticated on the nose. This is a beautiful wine in any context – a world classic. Already gorgeous but you know it will age beautifully. Drink now-2030. VERY VERY GOOD VALUE.” 18 points

Tim Atkin: “Unus is a classic Mendoza blend of fruit from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, more specifically Mayor Drummond, Perdriel and Paraje Altamira. Reflecting a little bit of the heat of 2017, it’s a cuvée of Malbec with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, mulberry and blackberry flavours, serious tannins and toasty oak. Needs time. 14.4% alc. Drink 2022-2029.” 94 points

The Wine Advocate: “There is more ripeness in the 2017 Unus than in the 2016 I tasted next to it. This feels younger and very fruit driven, juicier and with a softer texture, with volume and lush tannins. There is a balsamic hint here, powerful aromatics and a forward personality in this vintage, while keeping the composure and classical Mendel style, just a little more concentrated and ripe, but without excess. Drink now-2027.” 93 points