Amalaya Malbec Blend

There is a smoky character that I believe comes from the skin of the grapes, which have a high impact from the sun as with the higher altitude, the rays are much stronger and make grapes develop thicker skins. It made me think of a red from the Northern Rhone, mixing violets, bacon fat and great spiciness. They have replaced Cabernet by Tannat, and I think it has helped remove the herbal aromas and given more character to the blend. 91 Points Wine Advocate