95 point

Aromas of blackberries, underbrush, violets and a hint of geraniums. The palate shows a focused, well-defined thread of fruit complemented by subtle savoriness. Sourced from San Martín in the east.

94 point

Spicy in black plum, clove, and cinnamon, the 2022 Bonarda Single Vineyard La Esperanza is smooth and silky on the palate, the tannins nicely integrated and cohesive. The finish is long and complete.

93 point

Within the El Enemigo single-vineyard Bonarda bottlings, I found the 2022 Bonarda Single Vineyard La Esperanza to be the most multifaceted and alluring. It derives from 80-year-old vines in sandy soils in San Martín and matured for one year in foudre. It is the most aromatically coiled, gradually unfurling a savory, tobacco-driven bouquet followed by a lifted, high-toned and energetic palate. The finish balances a soaring, ethereal lift with a rounded, earth-driven quality framed by grippy, fine-grained tannins and impressive depth. This is a reference point for the variety and one that I can easily imagine drinking very well through its 10th birthday.

92 point

Another of the excellent approaches to bonarda in El Enemigo's Single Vineyard line. This example comes from sandy vineyards in the San Martin area, in eastern Mendoza, which is home to most of the bonarda produced in Argentina. It's rich with black-fruit flavors, refreshing acidity, and a tannin texture firm enough for chorizo.

92 point

The 2022 Bonarda Single Vineyard La Esperanza hails from San Martín and was aged for 12 months in foudre. Delicate raspberry aromas, blackberry, subtle oak aging and a hint of balsamic introduce this juicy and fresh 2022. A final touch of herbs emerges alongside the fruit on the close.