Region: Mendoza, Argentina

Vintage: 2018

Composition: Malbec

History: This was named after the bestial nature of the wine that Maal Winery obtained after fermentation. The grapes used in this Malbec come from old vines that only produce small and concentrated berries. Trying to tame this beast every year is a wonderful challenge. The dragon biting its own tail symbolizes the culmination of this effort.

Tasting Notes: Rooty, savory aromas announce this as an atypical high-end Malbec; additional scents of jerky, turned earth, compost and smoke are interesting. In the mouth, this is thick and dense, with flavors of molasses, ketchup, stewed fruits, root beer and fig paste. Befitting a serious Malbec, this finishes long and weighty.