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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2026 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by PMJak11 on 11/19/2023 & rated 87 points: Not bad. Right down the middle Malbec. (213 views) | | | Tasted by Dan & Patti on 1/26/2022 & rated 88 points: Earth, dark fruit long finish (954 views) | | | Tasted by Drinking Trees on 7/19/2021 & rated 84 points: Nose shows spicy notes of cardamom, black pepper, and black tea, with background fruit notes of cherry and plum. Flavour is dark and concentrated with little fruit: flavours of blackberry and smoky tea. Light-bodied, with moderate tannin and acidity. (1247 views) | | | Tasted by JEverson on 7/14/2021 & rated 90 points: It has a nice meaty nose to it. (1254 views) | | | Tasted by Ellen5181 on 3/10/2021 & rated 79 points: Tasted a bit tired to me. Better with air and used a vinturi but still. Had that pub wine taste to it. (1573 views) | | | Tasted by Mitra on 12/18/2020 & rated 92 points: Smooth (1515 views) | | | Tasted by Sbourn on 12/12/2020 & rated 92 points: Nose full but can’t identify specifics. No vanilla.
Dark red/purple
Taste dry/bitter. Very astringent/high tannin. VERY GOOD pairing with steak and pork chop. Very smooth after breathing
Medium legs/alcohol (892 views) | | | Tasted by Sonoma-W on 10/5/2020 & rated 89 points: Great solid value (963 views) | | | Tasted by stayhappy21 on 8/12/2020 & rated 85 points: Drank this at a wine mate's place on a Wednesday afternoon.
Deep, dark brooding purple with notes of violets, wild flowers, white chocolate, raspberries, ripe plums and cheddar cheese.
Smooth, easy to drink and highly palatable. lacks depth and dimensions and would benefit from aging for another year or two or a couple of hours in the decanter. (1112 views) | | | Tasted by Costes76 on 6/6/2020 & rated 87 points: Deep ruby. Deep nose of blackcurrant, black plum, cedar, vanilla, black pepper. Dry, lively acidity, grippy tannins, taste of blackcurrant, black plum. Full bodied and long (but bittery edgy) finish. Like the nose, taste not so much. (996 views) | | | Tasted by ABOVETHEINFLUENCE on 1/30/2020: very young, better through aerator,blackberry,blueberry,blue flower,slight cream,brown sugar,has a fleshy polished feel across palate finishing drying mineral,zesty even, I'll follow up in 24 hrs, not as fleshy as I like,day 3 second half of bottle creamy,fresher nose, blackberry frosting,slight mushroom (1094 views) | | | Tasted by cono_sur on 11/22/2019 & rated 89 points: Medium-high intensity nose is a touch reductive, followed by mineral, black spices, earthy, and white pepper characters, all of which come through very nicely on the medium+ bodied palate, joined by some blackberry flavours. Silky, smooth tannins have some grip. It's nicely balanced with very good acidity, and very good length on the finish. (1311 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 10/9/2019: Juicy malbec here, not too dark and heavy. (1345 views) | | | Tasted by grapenomad on 3/19/2019 & rated 86 points: Deep purple in the glass. Blasting, sweet aromas of raspbery, blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry. A bit of nutmeg and Christmas spice come out of the background. Medium-bodied, well-balanced, but doesn't have any serious depth, nor concentration for cellaring. (1394 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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WineAlign (5/5/2020)
(Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julie Sheppard
Decanter, Terrazas de los Andes Tasting (2/11/2020)
(Terrazas de los Andes, Reserva Malbec, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (12/5/2019)
(Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
WineAlign (12/4/2019)
(Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Michael Godel
WineAlign (12/2/2019)
(Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, Argentina Reaches New Heights (Sep 2019) (9/1/2019)
(Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec Reserva Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (2/18/2019)
(Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Mendoza Reserva, Red, Argentina) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Terrazas de Los Andes Producer website
Cheval des Andes info, which at least as of Dec '19, does NOT show on the link above
Producer Location (Google Maps)Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec ReservaNestled high in the foothills of the Andes, Terrazas de los Andes takes its name from the “terrazas”, a series of terraced plateaus at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, scattered over altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,800 metres. Sourced from variety of vineyards located in the Mendoza sub regions of Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley with vines aged between 20 to 80 years, the 2019 Reserva Malbec was aged in a combination of used French oak for 12 months.
Malbec Varietal character (Appellation America)
One of the traditional “Bordeaux varietals”, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A midseason ripener, it can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Malbec is a finicky vine whose fruit is prone to rot and mildew in the cool, damp coastal climate of Bordeaux. But ask a Bordelais grower why there’s no Malbec around, and you’ll more likely get a dismissive shrug and sniff than a viticultural analysis. It is known in much of France as Côt, and, in Cahors, also as Auxerrois. There are in fact hundreds of local synonyms, since Malbec at one time was widely planted all over the country. Sensitivity to frost and proclivity to shatter or coulure (a disease that results in premature fruit drop) is the primary reason that Malbec has become a decreasing factor in most of France. Although plantings in the Medoc have decreased by over twothirds since the mid-twentieth century, Malbec is now the dominant red varietal in the Cahors area. The Appellation Controlée regulations for Cahors require a minimum content of 70%. Malbec is also planted in Chile, and there’s relatively little and recent acreage in California and Australia. It is usually blended with other red varietals in these countries. But Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. Much of the Malbec vines there were transplanted from Europe prior to the outbreak of phylloxera and most is therefore ungrafted, on its own roots. Sadly, over the years the bug infested Argentina, too, and vineyards are being replanted on resistant rootstock. Happily, the vines thrive in the arid climate of the Mendoza region in the foothills of the Andes. Made in the context of this South American nation’s Spanish and Italian heritage, it produces a delicious wine that has almost nothing in common with Bordeaux except the color. Argentines often spell it “Malbeck” and make wines from it that are slightly similar in flavor to those made in Europe, but with softer, lusher structure, more like New World Merlot. Another difference is that where French examples are usually considered short-lived, Argentine Malbecs seem to age fairly well. Successful Argentine Malbec growers claim that, in order to develop full maturity and distinction, Malbec needs “hang time” even after sugar levels indicate ripeness. Otherwise, immature Malbec can be very “green” tasting, without its characteristic notes of plum and anise. Malbec in Argentina has come to be appreciated for a spicy white pepper characteristic, the aroma of violets, and sweet, jammy fruit. It is a seductive wine that is typically warm and generous in the mouth, with plenty of flesh, and very appealing when young. Almost always producing a ripe and fruity, even plummy wine, Malbec can take oak aging or show well without it; it’s juicy and quaffable when young but can benefit from aging, developing an intriguing complexity with time in the bottle. It can range in price from as little as $7 to more than $75. The true potential of Argentine Malbec, and indeed in the entire spectrum of Argentine wines, is demonstrated by the fact that many of the world’s most renowned winemakers have come to Argentina to make wine. Both the legendary California winemaker Paul Hobbs, and Michel Rolland of Bordeaux, one of the world’s most famous winemakers, have created very high-end Malbecs. It may be the Italian component in the country’s mixed Latin family tree that fosters the fact that Malbec is an exceptional companion with a broad range of food. Its well-balanced fruit-and-acid profile makes it a natural with rare beef (bear in mind that Argentina is cattle country), but it’s just as good with simple fare from burgers to fried chicken. With its natural balance, good pairings include: cajun cuisine, calzones, cannelloni with meat, poultry, vegetable couscous, steak creole, Greek cuisine, deviled eggs, hummus, Indian cuisine, leg of lamb, Mexican cuisine with meat, pâté, spinach soufflé, and hearty pasta. For cheeses, think of harder styles that are either waxed or oiled, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta Salata, Romano, Asiago, Pont l’Eveque, Gruyere, Manchego, Cantal, Comte, old Gouda, old Cheddar, Baulderstone, Beaufort, Leicester, aged Chesire, Chevre Noir, Wensleydale, Tilsit, Iberico, Mahon, Roncal, and Mizithra.ReservaStill Portuguese table wines of designated origin may also be labelled "reserva", indicating an alcohol content of at least 0.5% higher than the legal minimum established by the respective DOC or VR; however, stricter requirements in individual DOCs may supersede this standard.
(Court of Master Sommeliers)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 Mendoza |
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