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"...generous raspberry and plum flavors that are fresh and pure... Ends with finesse and fine tannins."

93 Points, Rank #35 Top 100 of 2023, Value Pick of the Week - Wine Spectator

"...the lovely, slightly liquer-like nose presents notes of licorice, touches of amaretti, sour cherry and plum aromas with hints of herbs and thyme. Quite smooth on the palate..."

93 Points - Vinous

"The palate is marked with a seam of fresh acidity: juicy with plenty of ripe dark fruit, edged in spice and with ripe tannins. Well made and enjoyable."

92 Points - Decanter

This is NOT Your Typical Malbec. Tastes Like a "Mountain Pauillac for Pennies on the Dollar"

From Vineyard 4,600 Ft Above Sea Level

Dear Artisans,

Hello friends! Today we offer the last cases we have of a gorgeous new Argentinean beauty: the 2019 Pyros Valle de Pedernal Appellation Malbec, which just received 93 points and the ranking of #35 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 list for 2023.

Pyros Wines is a terroir-driven project created with the aim of positioning the Pedernal Valley at the top of Argentinean viticulture, through its distinctive soils and high altitudes. The diverse terroir and natural beauty were inspirations to Mijndert Pon, the founder of Bodegas Salentein and Bodegas Callia. His vision to showcase the exceptional fruit grown in the Pedernal Valley led to the creation of the region’s first wine brand, Pyros.

Pon was an early pioneer with Bodegas Salentein in the Uco Valley, where he created some of the top wines in the leading premium wine region of Argentina. But he also saw enormous potential just to the north, in the neighboring province of San Juan, the Valle de Pedernal. The Pedernal Valley is an isolated rock-bound canyon in the foothills of the towering Andes, located 56 miles from the San Juan City. Multiple mountain ranges have brought various soil types up to the surface, presenting a diverse treasure trove in the region, particularly limestone. The region has extremely high altitudes, with an average 4,600ft above sea level. The nearest town, nearly 17 miles away, has only 500 inhabitants, and there are only two more towns within 40 miles. What stands out is the solitude and serenity. Despite the harsh conditions, wildlife abounds, and the men working the vineyard often see hares and hawks, foxes and vicunas, even an occasional condor passes overhead. They all talk of the impressive sense of silence in this rare, rocky valley, only one twentieth the size of the more famous Uco Valley to the south. For more background, check out this piece by Decanter Magazine here.

Pyros vineyard, , laying at the slope of the Pedernal Hill that gave the valley its name (pedernal is the Spanish word for flint), is the only vineyard in Argentina planted over limestone soils of geological origin. The winery was founded in 2008 and Paul Hobbs served as wine consultant in the early years. Today wines are made by Paula Gonzalez, who worked at Graffigna, where she was responsible for premium wines from Pedernal Valley and at Bodega Casarena in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. She has also spent time in Spain, working at Comando G, a young but prestigious winery outside of Madrid.

This is an elegant example of what mountain fruit can do in Argentina - full iof finesse, it is perfect with food or on its own. Order yours today!

All my best,

—James Tran

2019 Pyros Malbec Valle de Pedernal Appellation

93 Points, Rank #35 Top 100 of 2023, Value Pick of the Week - Wine Spectator:

"Exudes aromas that foreshadow what's to come, with a central chalky-slate presence and fresh violet and mountain herb nuances underneath. Features generous raspberry and plum flavors that are fresh and pure, buoyed by lively, chalky acidity. Ends with finesse and fine tannins. Drink now through 2030. 3,000 cases imported." - AR (Jun 2023)

93 Points - Vinous:

"The 2019 Malbec Pyros Appellation from the Pedernal Valley was 85% aged in new barrels for 12 months. Hailing from a vineyard that takes special care of native flora, the lovely, slightly liquer-like nose presents notes of licorice, touches of amaretti, sour cherry and plum aromas with hints of herbs and thyme. Quite smooth on the palate with slightly reactive, chalky tannins, it delivers moderate freshness and good flavor at the end. This is a new style for the house the Pedernal Valley as a whole, adding to an extra dimension." - Joaquin Hidalgo (Nov 2022)

92 Points - Decanter:

"From high altitude vineyards at 1,400m in San Juan's Pedernal Valley. Aromas of dark fruit and dark spices with herbal hints. The palate is marked with a seam of fresh acidity: juicy with plenty of ripe dark fruit, edged in spice and with ripe tannins. Well made and enjoyable." - Julie Sheppard (Aug 2022)

91 Points - Tim Atkin, MW:

"Using grapes grown on sand, silt and limestone soils, this is a firm, structured, intensely chalky Malbec from Pyros’ own vineyards in the Uco Valley. Aged in French and 20% American wood, it’s sappy, dense and savoury, with toasty aromas and damson, black olive and blackberry flavours."

90 Points - Robert Parker's WA:

"The 2019 Appellation Malbec has intense aromas of honey and beeswax with an herbal, creamy and spicy twist, probably from the 12 months in French and American oak barrels. It's juicy and ripe without excess at 14% alcohol. It has fine, chalky tannins. Better with food." - Luis Gutierrez (Nov 2022)