Vintages Release: August 1, 2009

Finca Flichman ‘Expresiones - Reserve’ Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Mendoza, Argentina $15.95 (017111) 14.5% alcohol
Rich complex aromas rip from the glass of this well-structured generously textured beauty—black juicy Bing cherry, camphor and ripe boysenberry. It’s full bodied, richly textured and chockfull of delicious flavour with deep dark berry fruit and tangy black cherry to the fore. It received meticulous treatment—hand picked and 8 months in American and French oak. The finish lingers, but you shouldn’t as the word is out—this is divine. Delightful on its own, it pours well alongside grilled rack of lamb. (Vic Harradine)

Vintages Release: August 15, 2009

Finca Flichman Reserva Malbec 2007
Mendoza $12.95 (746727) 13.5% alcohol
(Previously reviewed in winecurrent) Expressive aromas of ripe black fruit and spice box roll off this well-structured and medium-bodied red. This is rich and ready to drink with a cornucopia of flavours including black raspberry, cherry and kirsch liqueur. The lingering finish layers on espresso roast and date flavours. Serve with all manner of backyard BBQ fare—burgers, gourmet sausage or steak. (Vic Harradine)

Vintages Release: September 12, 2009

Finca Flichman ‘Expresiones - Reserve’ Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Mendoza, Argentina $15.95 (507707) 14% alcohol
This well-bred red—8 months in new French and American oak, hand-harvested fruit, 60% Malbec from 30 year-old estate vines—delivers a racy mouthful. There’s exotic spice, leather and blackberry on the nose while the flavours are zesty and tangy with sour cherry, black currant and pomegranate to the fore. It has persistent grainy tannin and minty notes on the drying finish. (Vic Harradine)

Vintages Release: September 26, 2009

Finca Flichman 'Gestos' Malbec 2007
Mendoza $15.95 (068999) 14% alcohol
(Previously reviewed in winecurrent) Complex and alluring, expect a subtle nose that includes aromas of briary berry and gamey notes then a gorgeous mouthful of rich sweet concentrated fruit flavours with spiced black plum and Bing cherry to the fore. There's enough tannin for structure and interest plus generous acidity for impeccable balance; the 8 months of French oak has been seamlessly integrated. Give thought to a multiple purchase. (Vic Harradine)