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Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador

Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador 2006 Malbec Grapes from Medrano in Mendoza $79-$120 on Wine-searcher, but a number of vendors sell it for $79-$80. Keeper This is the last of the legendary triumvirate of icon-level Malbecs produced by Achaval Ferrer. The Malbec grapes used in this wine are from the lowest-altitude parcel of land from...

Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Barrel Tasting

Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista 2008, barrel tasting Grapes from Perdriel in Mendoza Not released as of the tasting. The Malbec grapes used in this wine are from the middle-altitude parcel of land from Achaval Ferrer’s stock. Also note that, when I tasted this wine, it had just been put into a barrel and was still 18 months away...

Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira, Part II: The Barrel

Another two-part series! Remember that the Malbec grapes used in this wine are from the highest-altitude parcel of land of Achaval Ferrer’s stock. Also note that, when I tasted this wine, it had just been put into a barrel and was still 18 months away from market. Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira 2008, barrel tasting 100%...

Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira, Part I

Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira 2007 Malbec $74 to $117 on Wine-searcher, but there are a number of vendors that sell it for under $80 Note: This review is based on a bottle that had already been open for 3 days at a wine bar, so it may not reflect the wine accurately. If anything, it should be even better than what I tasted. Also,...

Achaval Ferrer “Dolce”

Achaval Ferrer “Dolce” 2008 Desert wine made of Malbec, but not fortified. Not released outside of Argentina As mentioned before, Achaval Ferrer only produces 5 wines in any sizeable quantity. This is one of the few that he does simply as an experiment or a side project. It is Achaval Ferrer’s take on a desert wine, but it is...

Achaval Ferrer “Quimera,” Part III: The Barrel

Yes, there is a part III! I’ll actually be ending off the trilogy with a barrel tasting, which, I hope, will only show just how good of a wine the Quimera is–hence, why it deserves 3 parts! Achaval Ferrer “Quimera” 2008, barrel tasting 34% Malbec, 32% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon Wine was not...

Achaval Ferrer Quimera, Part II

Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2006 38% Malbec, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc $35-$45 on Wine-searcher Keeper Dark ruby color, verging on black. Beautiful, just like the 2004 Blend. Aroma of tar, earth, and minerals. Very earthy, rustic, and sylvan. Quite soft, though. Strong and bold, even a bit overpowering. Burns...

Achaval Ferrer Quimera, Part I

Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2004 35% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc $42 on Wine-searcher. Keeper Beautiful dark, jet black color, to the point that it has very few shades. A bit foggy as well. It is, however, purpling at the edges. Still, the color is gorgeous—obviously a mature, strong wine. Its aroma...

Achaval Ferrer Wines Coming!

I normally put up wines in a sequence according to their producers, so it should come as no surprise that I’ll be doing that with the next batch. I did want to mention, though, that the next batch is especially great, since it comes from perhaps the most renowned, artisanal, small-scale wine producer in all of Argentina,...