Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019

Daniel Torres — Opened up beautifully

9/10

Give this one some air and it really rewards you. First couple of sips I thought it was nice but nothing crazy, then about 20 minutes in the aromas just opened right up and the whole thing came together. Rich but fresh at the same time which I love. Shared it with my partner over a cheese board and we were both very happy.

Kwame Mensah — Lovely but steep price

8/10

Really nice Argentine red blend, proper generous fruit with enough freshness to keep it interesting. Went brilliantly with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder. Only gripe is the price — nearly £93 is a lot and I'm not sure it's twice as good as a £45 bottle.

Yuki Nakamura — Good not great for the money

7/10

Picked this up after seeing it rated highly somewhere. It's a solid red — nice fruit, clean finish, well made. But at this price point I've had Malbecs from Mendoza that impressed me more. Would try it again if someone else was buying though!