2006 Achaval Ferrer Malbec
Achaval Ferrer
A Malbec Dry Red Table wine from
Mendoza, Argentina
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 174
Dec 2007 Jay Miller 92 Drink 2011 - 2020 $17-$25 (28)
Compared to the 2005, the 2006 Malbec has a more expressive nose and is more structured. It would profit from 4-6 years of additional cellaring and will drink well through 2020.
Founded only in 1998, Achaval-Ferrer is already established as one of Argentina’s benchmark wineries. They specialize in single vineyard Malbecs from prime Mendoza sites. Finca Altamira is located in La Consulta in the Uco Valley, 60 miles to the south of Mendoza at 3400 feet elevation and contains 10 acres of densely planted old-vine Malbec. Finca Bella Vista is located in the Pedriel district of Lujan de Cuyo, 15 miles to the south of the city of Mendoza at 3100 feet of elevation, with 18 acres of Malbec planted in 1910 as well as a bit of Merlot and Syrah. Finca Mirador is located in Medrano, 34 miles to the southeast of the city of Mendoza at 2400 feet above sea level, with 12 acres of densely planted Malbec vines averaging 40+ years of age. The winery uses predominantly French oak and bottles without fining or filtration. The winemaker is Roberto Cipresso.
Achával-Ferrer
Malbec Mendoza 2006
Ripe and forward, with blackberry and boysenberry fruit augmented by notes of violet, mineral and sweet toast. The long, rounded finish shows a minerally tang. Drink now through 2008. 8,075 cases made. –JM Score: 91
Release Price: $26
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Issue: Oct 15, 2007
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/463687
Lower Mainland 322 BC 449
Achaval Ferrer
A Malbec Dry Red Table wine from
Mendoza, Argentina
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 174
Dec 2007 Jay Miller 92 Drink 2011 - 2020 $17-$25 (28)
Compared to the 2005, the 2006 Malbec has a more expressive nose and is more structured. It would profit from 4-6 years of additional cellaring and will drink well through 2020.
Founded only in 1998, Achaval-Ferrer is already established as one of Argentina’s benchmark wineries. They specialize in single vineyard Malbecs from prime Mendoza sites. Finca Altamira is located in La Consulta in the Uco Valley, 60 miles to the south of Mendoza at 3400 feet elevation and contains 10 acres of densely planted old-vine Malbec. Finca Bella Vista is located in the Pedriel district of Lujan de Cuyo, 15 miles to the south of the city of Mendoza at 3100 feet of elevation, with 18 acres of Malbec planted in 1910 as well as a bit of Merlot and Syrah. Finca Mirador is located in Medrano, 34 miles to the southeast of the city of Mendoza at 2400 feet above sea level, with 12 acres of densely planted Malbec vines averaging 40+ years of age. The winery uses predominantly French oak and bottles without fining or filtration. The winemaker is Roberto Cipresso.
Achával-Ferrer
Malbec Mendoza 2006
Ripe and forward, with blackberry and boysenberry fruit augmented by notes of violet, mineral and sweet toast. The long, rounded finish shows a minerally tang. Drink now through 2008. 8,075 cases made. –JM Score: 91
Release Price: $26
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Issue: Oct 15, 2007
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/463687
Lower Mainland 322 BC 449
