92 Points - James Suckling
"The nose here sits very much in red-fruit territory with redcurrants and red plums, as well as black olives, paprika and currant bush. Full body, grainy tannins and a medium-chewy finish. Drink now or hold." James Suckling

92 Points - Descorchados
"For the El Esteco cabernet, fruits are selected from different vineyards in Cafayate and the wine is aged in barrels for a year. It has the classic herbal, peppery aroma of local cabernets, but also red and black fruit in a wine with rich acidity and firm tannins."

92 Points - Natalie Maclean
"From Argentina's Calchaquí Valley, El Esteco 2023 is a dry, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with bright plum, blackberry, olive and dried sweet tobacco flavours sleek and fresh on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. If having tonight, decant it for about an hour prior to pouring it with a steak of your choice from the grill, or try it in 2025 as tannins will continue to integrate and the wine will continue to evolve in bottle." Natalie Maclean

The El Esteco range is the flagship range of the winery, amazing quality wines, and astonishing value at this level. Winesale.co.nz is proud to be the exclusive retailer of these fantastic wines.

Ruby red, profound and clean. Tears formed in glass indicate a very good structure and concentration. Spicy notes where black and red peppers outstand. Persistent and elegant. True exponent of a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Calchaqui Valley. Ripe and round tannins fulfill the mouth. Black fruit and chocolate notes prevail where the oak is gently integrated with the fruit. Long and elegant persistence.