The 2008 Gran Reserva Malbec is a worthy successor to the 2007 (rated 93 points). It was sourced from a 4.4-acre parcel of 41-year-old Malbec vineyards and aged in French oak for 18 months. It displays greater density and richness than the Reserva cuvee along with an alluring bouquet of spicy black fruits. Give this nicely proportioned Malbec another 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it from 2014 to 2023+. Importer: Pavi Wines, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9566

Gimenez Rili's 2007 Gran Reserva Malbec was sourced from a single 4.4 acre vineyard in Altamira with 40-year-old vines and aged in French oak for 18 months. Purple in color, it reveals an expressive bouquet of balsam wood, cherry blossom, cinnamon, incense, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry, Medium- to full-bodied on the palate with densely packed spicy black fruit and lots of spice, it is impeccably balanced and structured for the long haul. Give this exceptionally lengthy effort another 4-6 years to reveal its full potential and drink it through 2027. Importer: Pavi Wines, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9566