90POINTS
16½/20
Achaval-Ferrer Malbec 2012
Mendoza, ArgentinaRichly aromatic with big peppery, cola, black liquorice, black cherry, plum, smoky notes mixed with flecks of cedar, paprika and vanilla aromas. Rich, full, round, juicy, stony palate with tobacco, meaty, peppery, cedar, savoury, black cherry, liquorice, coffee and mushroom flavours. Full flavoured edition with very good intensity for the money. A wine you can cellar for five years at a minimum or serve now with game or big meat dishes.Tasted: 02 April 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $29.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $28.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
QC | $25.00 | 750ml |
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 463687UPC: 7798091111110