Robert Parker 98 points - The 2005 Malleolus de Sancho Martin is a single vineyard wine encompassing less than 2 acres. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French oak with lees stirring followed by 22 months in new French barriques. The wine offers a seductive perfume of wood smoke, cedar, saddle leather, spice box, floral notes, blueberry, and blackberry. Round, rich, and full-flavored, on the palate the wine is opulent and multidimensional. Give it 8-10 years of cellaring and drink this super lengthy effort through 2040. (Feb 2008)
Wine Spectator 96 points - This dense red achieves both concentration and harmony, with intense flavors of blackberry, wild herb, floral, mineral and coffee mingling over ironclad tannins that give way to an alluring, even elegant, finish. Shows great power and great finesse. Best after 2010. 33 cases imported. –TM (Nov 30 2007)
