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Loosely translated, Loca Linda means “crazy in a good way.” The same could be said for the winemaking philosophy of owner Brian Smith and his wife Gina – despite the naysayers, they’ve found a way to produce a high-quality, expressive, hand-crafted wine at an approachable price point. A Master Sommelier with experience at some of the finest dining establishments in the US, Brian’s intention is to create terroir-driven wines of character. To that end, he leveraged his knowledge and industry contacts in Argentina to identify high altitude vineyards with well-draining alluvial soils and impeccably pure water. As part of their sustainable winemaking philosophy, Brian and Gina use lightweight, eco-friendly one liter bottles which contain more wine, but involve less waste.

Tasting notes
Crushed cherries and violets on the nose. The palate is medium in body with bright berry fruit and sweet tannins on the finish.
Technical notes
The ground has an alluvial origin and the texture is sandy topsoil over small pebbles. Soils are slightly alkaline with a low level of organic material. Thirty percent of the wine sees new French oak.
Country: Argentina
Region: Cuyo
Sub-Region: Mendoza
Appellation: Uco Valley
Grape Varietal: Malbec
Type: Still wine