90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(a blend of 57% malbec, 15% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 10% syrah and 3% petit verdot): Bright medium ruby. Sexy, nuanced aromas of blackberry, game, chocolate, herbs and smoky oak, with suggestions of liqueur-like ripeness. Suave on entry, then dense and smooth in the middle, showing good violet lift to the intense black fruit flavors. The rising finish shows excellent retention of fruit and tannins that are firm but not hard. As usual, this bottling offers a lot of flavor for the price. (Mar/Apr 2012)"

90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$19 list] The 2009 Clos de Los Siete is a nearly identical blend with the same elevage. Ripe, succulent, and impressively balanced, this outstanding value will also drink well for another 5-6 years. (Dec 2011)"

90 points Wine & Spirits: "A modern malbec, this blends scents of sweet black fruit with notes of tart red fruit, ripe, rich and juicy. Still youthful, the wine’s texture needs meat to give it shape. (Feb 2012)"

'Smart Buys' and 89 points Wine Spectator: "Rich yet cut, with complex layers of cassis, blackberry and fig paste leading to notes of tobacco and wild herb that linger on the minerally finish. Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Drink now. (11/30/11)"

17/20 points Decanter: "It's polished to a high sheen but won't overpower your senses. Bright and perfumed with aromas of chocolate truffles and underneath notes of plums and damsons. In the mouth it's sleek and supple with a creamy undercurrent, brambly fruits and a lifted finish. Alcohol 14%. (Aug 2012)"