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Achaval Ferrer Mendoza Malbec 2009
Achaval Ferrer Mendoza Malbec 2009

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Achaval Ferrer Mendoza Malbec 2009


Malbec

from Argentina, South America

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 91 point rating
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point rating
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Item No. 105141 
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

#68 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2010

Intense, pure, full colors and young aromas. This wine completes our vision of Malbec. We wish to honour the insignia variety of Mendoza. We want to emphasize all the characteristics of this unique cepage. Our work in the vineyards reinforces leaf system over root system, and emphasizes the soul of the fruit.

Our objective is to preserve the vertebral column of variety as the first step of a trilogy that continues in ascending stairs with Quimera – a design wine - and Finca Altamira, Finca Bella Vista and Finca Mirador, through which we showcase the expression of terroir.

The wine was aged during 9 months in French Oak barrels. We took special care to preserve the necessary balance between wood and fruit without losing its spontaneity.

alcohol by volume: 14.5%
critical acclaim:

"The purple-colored 2009 Malbec is sensational for an entry-level wine. It gives up an alluring nose of wood smoke, Asian spices, floral notes, black cherry, and black raspberry. Layered, smooth-textured, and plush, this is a mouth-coating effort that is ready to drink but that will continue to deliver satisfaction for another 6-8 years. "

92 Points

The Wine Advocate

"A nice minerally spine drives this, with the core of damson plum, raspberry ganache and blackberry fruit staying sweet but racy and defined. Violet and graphite hints add length on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. "

91 Points

Wine Spectator

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rating (12/8/2010):
Not as good as Layer Cake
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