88 Points

2018 Crios Malbec

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, September 2019

“_x000D_ Bright red-ruby. Varietally expressive aromas of blackberry, licorice and violet, plus a positive whiff of leather. Juicy and penetrating if a bit less nuanced in the early going than the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. But the wine's high notes of violet and flowers make it very easy to drink already. Finishes with very smooth tannins and a touch of acidity yet to be absorbed. Susana Balbo has updated the labels of this inexpensive entry-level line-up to convey to the market that the Crios bottlings are premium wines.”

90+ Points

2018 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, October 2019

“I was also very impressed by the 2018 Críos Cabernet Sauvignon, which was also very expressive and with tons of peppery spices, perfumed and with a floral touch. It has classical Cabernet tannins, a velvety mouthfeel and is precise, pure and long. 90,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2019.”

92 Points

2018 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

James Suckling, James Suckling, March 2019

“Aromas of blueberries and violets carry through to a medium body, a solid core of fruit, firm and silky tannins and a clean and bright finish. Drink now.”

91 Points

2020 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

James Suckling, James Suckling, April 2021

“Violets, ripe blackberries, plums and stones on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with rounded, polished tannins. Creamy and smooth with a fresh finish. Drink now.”

91 Points

2017 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

Patricio Tapia, Descorchados, October 2018

90 Points

2020 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, March 2021

“The 2020 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon has some herbal and balsamic notes, and it's spicy and perfumed with classical Cabernet tannins and juicy fruit. 120,000 bottles produced.”

90 Points

2019 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

James Suckling, James Suckling, April 2020

“Fresh and easy with a currants and hints of mint and spearmint. Medium body. Fine tannins. Delicate. Drink now.”

89 Points

2020 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

Tim Atkin, April 2021

89 Points

2018 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, September 2019

“Bright red-ruby. Fresh scents of black cherry, dark berries and flowers. Pure, lively dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors are accented by violet, herbs and black pepper. Not a fleshy or sweet style but energetic and nicely balanced, displaying noteworthy definition and floral lift for its gentle price. Susana Balbo has recently made major purchases of land in Gualtallary (these vines are now 12 years old) and this bottling has become more savory and light on its feet as a result. As was the case with the 2017 a year ago, this Cabernet relies more on its acidity than on its light dusting of tannins for structure.”

95 Points

2019 Colomé Auténtico Malbec

Decanter World Wine Awards, August 2021