Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2010, Mendoza
Critic Reviews (3)
One has to appreciate the purity of fruit and violet-floral component here in this wine - there's such vibrancy and...
Founded only a dozen years ago by a group of five friends, Achaval Ferrer has risen quickly to the top ranks in...
Supple, feminie, velvety and floral. This soft, expressive Malbec exhibits well balanced acidity and succulent fruit....
Community Reviews (4)
An excellent choice at under $20.00 Tasted December 2012.
Deep, concentrated fruit and that characteristic floral signature that I've come to associate with the better Argentinian malbecs. As I think JS is indicating above, this wine is like a gentle giant, huge flavour but rounded, complex and deceptively delicate. The floral component puts many of my wine drinking companions off (an acquired taste perhaps) but all will agree this is a well made, conversation worthy wine.
The sour cherry taste reminds me of a syrah from the south of France. I would never guess this was a Malbec. Lots of flavour up front, but not much finish. I am not as enthusiastic as the other reviewers, but it is quite nice.
Tasted December 2012.