
93POINTS
17¼/20







Achaval-Ferrer Finca Altamira Malbec 2004
La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaIntense dark cherry colour. Nice floral, spicy, peppery, chocolate, dark plum jam, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, savoury nose with a hint of olive and licorice root. Rich, full, round, elegant entry with grainy tannins. Cedar, vanilla, spicy oak with Bing cherry, peppery, spicy, violet, chocolate, tobacco flavours. Long, balanced finish with a bit of mocha and orange peel. Very fine balance with just a bit of acidity and youthful tannin showing. Will improve with 3-7 years in bottle.Tasted: 13 May 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $109.90 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $89.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
ON | $99.00 | 750ml | Vintages |