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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 129 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Alfaro on 12/30/2023 & rated 94 points: WOTN! Great example!! (373 views) | | | Tasted by oldcorke on 7/1/2023 & rated 95 points: The wine is yet primary, with only the earliest integration of rich dark fruit with it's other components. It presents with profound velvety black fruited richness & subtle aromas of ground carob. Perfectly balanced.. it may benefit from several hours decant but I'm inclined to wait several years to drink another. (705 views) | | | Tasted by peous on 4/9/2023 & rated 91 points: Château Cheval Blanc, one of the Premier Grand Cru Classé A wineries in Bordeaux collaborated with Terrazas de los Andes after noticing that the vineyards there were similar to those in St. Emilion where Château Cheval Blanc is located.
This Bordeaux-style blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot displays notes of dark fruit, chocolate and mineral, with firm tannins and a long finish. It's a complex and elegant wine that can be aged for a few more years, but can also be enjoyed now with a good cut of red meat. Overall, it's a great representation of the style the estate aims to portray, both in terms of boldness and finesse. (872 views) | | | Tasted by lovemycab on 1/14/2023 & rated 93 points: Consistent with prior notes, tertiaries really coming thru now. Tannins nicely integrated making this very easy to drink without a decant. (1022 views) | | | Tasted by hezi levy on 11/25/2022 flawed bottle: Corked (1089 views) | | | Tasted by PrinceKyrris on 2/11/2022 & rated 94 points: Drank with a filet at Gallaghers Steakhouse in NYC. Beautiful wine in its prime drinking window. Dark fruit. Spice. Hint of cranberry on the nose. Perfectly melded tannins. Long finish. Alcohol integrated well. And my gosh so good with the steak. Drink now or hold in proper conditions for another 2 to 3 years. (1610 views) | | | Tasted by lovemycab on 10/31/2021 & rated 92 points: Decanted over 2 hours. On the nose you really get the black fruits, vanilla and the oak. Not as much on the palate. As the wine decanted the black fruits and vanilla gave way to more earthy notes. It certainly fits the Bordeaux style with new world fruit. (1574 views) | | | Tasted by miadelt on 10/31/2021 & rated 90 points: Decanted 1 hour. The wine was uninteresting. I was hoping for better depth and flavors. It is possible that this wine needs even more time to fully develop. (1509 views) | | | Tasted by boston617 on 11/28/2020 & rated 97 points: Super well-rounded...blueberry, caramel, vanilla notes. (2241 views) | | | Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 11/27/2020 & rated 91 points: Opened in the bottle two hours max. Seemed a few years past prime but still enjoyable. Medium to full bodied with blue/black fruit and cassis dominating. Texturally a bit murky and grainy. Drink in the next 2-3 years. (2269 views) | | | Tasted by Quarked on 9/26/2020 & rated 92 points: First night showing clear Bordeaux influences: somewhat feminine, smooth, not particularly fruity, but nice acidity with cedar, shoe leather some redcurrant. Second night was showing a brawnier side, with more malbec notes and some blackberries and smoke, with tannins more present. (1839 views) | | | Tasted by robertek on 9/25/2020 & rated 94 points: Very enjoyable and surprisingly good. (1746 views) | | | Tasted by cakie on 8/15/2020 & rated 90 points: Big wine with fine tannins and very smooth with a decent finish. Lots of tar, leather and dark fruits, a little mushroom maybe. A touch too much alcohol for me but that might integrate in time. The rest of the case will stay in the cellar for another few years before trying again. Has a good few years ahead of it. (1738 views) | | | Tasted by millerarner on 6/29/2020 & rated 94 points: Into decanter for 30 minutes, then 30 more in glass before starting. Consumed over 3 hours afterward. Fair amount of sediment in the bottle. Started off with lots of smokey char, earth, and old leather on the nose, and from there just kept on changing and evolved into something completely different by the end. Well balanced palate with super polished tannins, but still enough to provide backbone. Enjoyable and plenty interesting. (1510 views) | | | Tasted by 1961Vintage on 12/18/2019 & rated 95 points: Simply outstanding! Drink now or hold...either way a real treat! (2000 views) | | | Tasted by Marcosuru on 9/19/2019 & rated 94 points: Nice and round. Fruity. Good acidity. Soft tannins.
A pleasure to drink, no food needed. Lots of sediments.
This bottle was great, though I noticed a lot of bottle variation. (2134 views) | | | Tasted by lovemycab on 12/31/2018 & rated 92 points: Decanted for an hour plus. Nice nose, tannins have softened and very smooth to drink. Curious how this will age. (2839 views) | | | Tasted by Pimenta on 2/15/2018 & rated 94 points: Excepcional, aveludado, redondo, pronto para beber. (3908 views) | | | Tasted by Cellar notes by DB on 1/29/2018 & rated 92 points: Deep garnet. Ripe blackberry, blueberry and ground black pepper on the nose. Greeted by strong tannins which should subside with time to add to the future allure of this wonderful Argentinean wine Full bodied with a long finish. Fifth bottle of the case and looking forward to the next ten years plus. (3593 views) | | | Tasted by Alfaro on 1/13/2018 & rated 92 points: PnP, beautiful nose, muted pallet, took about an hour to open up and was wonderful when it did! (3296 views) | | | Tasted by ADent on 10/15/2017 & rated 89 points: Still very youthful and fruity. (3903 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 6/17/2017 & rated 94 points: No decantation
In the beginning young Bordeaux with a lot of black currant, after half an hour a little bit boringbRioja with dark cherries, a touch too concentrated, at teh end Californian cab with some mint and eucalyptus. At least 10 years ahead, no oxidation signs. A great treasure from Argentina, for me one of the most elegant Argentinian Cab blends with a little bit Petit Verdot, 94+ (4003 views) | | | Tasted by TexasBob on 3/9/2017 & rated 92 points: Dark red with deep ruby highlights. Delicious nose of blackberries and strawberries with black pepper. Strong tannins and a stronger feeling by of tightness - this wine needs at least another three years to loosen up. Blueberries on the front palate quickly transition to blackberry bramble, and a faint but clear notes of rose petals and smoke; the smoke/meat char note really emerges in the finish, which is tasty and lasts forever. This would be a fantastic wine with an Argentine asado. Score based on how interesting it is and on future hopes as much as how it tastes now. (3160 views) | | | Tasted by eschaefer on 11/29/2016 & rated 90 points: Full bodied deep ruby purple color. Should've decanted as 1 hr later it was a much better wine. Big and young. This 54/44/2 blend Malbec cab PV was an opulent wine. Cassis,plum fruit along with Dried herb, dusty earth and lead pencil on the palate. Chewy tannins. Medium length finish kept it around 90. 3-5 years will allow better integration. Recommended. (3367 views) | | | Tasted by Cullens on 11/12/2016 & rated 91 points: Drinking well. Hold for 3+ years and seems like secondary flavors will develop. (3489 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| i-WineReview.com, Report 26: Diverse Wines of Argentina (4/10/2011)
(Cheval des Andes Cheval des Andes Mendoza) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (9/15/2010)
(Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Vistalba Luján de Cuyo Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2010, IWC Issue #148
(Cheval des Andes Red Wine Mendoza) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Vogels, CWP
Sommelier Journal, January 2010
(Cheval des Andes) 60% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot. Blackberries dominate the intense nose, with more oak apparent in this barrel sample than in the 2005, though not to the point of aggressiveness. Aromas and flavors are spicier and jammier than in its predecessor, as might be expected from a warmer, drier growing season. Fresh acidity balances the tannins in a well-defined structure. The silky mouthfeel is still there, but it’s not as plush as in 2005; the finish is still lengthy. Winery Spotlight: Cheval des Andes |
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| Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.Argentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaLujan de Cuyo Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo)
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