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Achaval Ferrer 2011 Malbec, Mendoza |
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Santiago Achával and Manuel Ferrer established Achaval Ferrer in 1998 and have gone on to create one of South Amercia’s most sought after labels. Grapes for this Malbec come from three vineyards where all viticulture is directed by Achaval, one in the Uco Valley, one in Luján de Cuyo and one in Medrano. They are worked in an extreme regime of leaf thinning and water deprivation, that Achával believes imposes the optimum amount of stress on the vines in this uniquely hot climate and poor soil to produce grapes with extreme concentration and character. This 2011 Malbec is a prime expression of their philosophy and terrior. Aged 9 months in French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The Wine Spectator scored it 92 points saying "Very pure, with a beam of raspberry coulis, blackberry and cherry pulp notes that pump out layers of spice, flint and wildflowers. Juicy yet structured, with a mineral edge to the long, savory finish. Drink now through 2015."
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By Jim the Skate from Richland, WA - Big
- Full body
- Long Finish
- Pleasing
- Entertaining
- Gifts
- Special Occasions
- Pairs Well With:
- Beef, Spicy Food
4.0Super Structure and Balanced Malbec By Westchester Wine Guy from Wine Express - Pairs Well With:
- Beef, Game
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