94pts James Suckling

Blackberry, red-plum and graphite on the nose, as well as herbal and smoky notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins. Fleshy texture on the palate with structure and a ink-like feel. Savory finish. Hints of chocolate at the end. Try after 2023.

93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The unusually pale and aromatic 2018 Bonarda Single Vineyard La Esperanza was produced with grapes from San Martín in the east of Mendoza on deep, sandy and clay soils that seem to deliver great finesse. It's only 13.5% alcohol and with very good freshness, to the point that it made it feel a bit like Pinot Noir. It's floral and expressive, elegant and soft, with some developed flavors and aromas. It's juicy, long and nicely textured with very round tannins. Quite surprising, awesome even! 6,200 bottles were filled in June 2019 after 12 months in an ancient oak foudre.

91pts Vinous 

The 2018 Bonarda El Enemigo Bonarda Single Vineyard La Esperanza comes from an old pergola vineyard in San Martín that was planted in sandy soils. The no-nonsense, ripe nose presents blackberry and raspberry with hints of herb. It’s broad on the palate with finely grained, ripe tannins that eventually take over, encouraged by the juicy acidity before oaky notes appear at the end.