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2002 Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec Reserva |
| Vintage | 2002 |  Label 1 of 8   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Terrazas de Los Andes (web) | ||
| Variety | Malbec | ||
| Designation | Reserva | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | n/a | ||
| Appellation | n/a |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 90.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 18 notes) | |
| Tasted by jkline on 12/29/2009 & rated 88 points: Ripe and bright cherry nose with some earth. Big cherry fruit, balanced, earth, and moderate tannins. nice wine...probably a little on the jammy side for me but there is some character here. (109 views) | |
| Tasted by JWG on 10/15/2009 & rated 89 points: Ripe and fruity and earthy nose. Palate is chewy with big cherry fruit, overall quite clean, with soft acid, a leathery dark quality and moderate tannins. (286 views) | |
| Tasted by stoly dog on 1/28/2009 & rated 90 points: (470 views) | |
| Tasted by stercomm on 11/1/2008 & rated 88 points: Opened and decnated for an hour, nose has really opened up with strong wiffs of plum and violets, mouth feel is very graceful, plums carry through on the palate with some cherry action going on, tannins kick in on the finish giving the wine some grip, a bit of oak shows up as well. A very supple wine will go very well with food or by itself. (815 views) | |
| Tasted by Nancy&Chris on 10/26/2008 & rated 91 points: very smooth and velvety----decanted for an hour before drinking. Wish we had another bottle! (597 views) | |
| Tasted by foodandwineblog on 5/26/2008 & rated 92 points: Plump, concentrated dark fruits, really elegant wine with buttery richness, sweet tannins and a long finish. foodandwineblog.com (749 views) | |
| Tasted by parathesis on 2/9/2008 & rated 89 points: Good QPR (714 views) | |
| Tasted by mattskiva on 1/19/2008 & rated 90 points: Rich, fruit forward, nice finish; really opened up after a few minutes (818 views) | |
| Tasted by yui on 6/25/2007: Had w/ Grilled steak. Nice. No notes. (1200 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 4/27/2007 & rated 89 points: Bomba de fruta como um bom Malbec. Alcool presente, que uma hora de decantacao resolve. Madeira bem resolvida na bebida. Vale a pena (1109 views) | |
| Tasted by GARDEN on 4/6/2007 & rated 91 points: (843 views) | |
| Tasted by GARDEN on 4/3/2007 & rated 91 points: Char stopped by for a couple of hours before dinner. The three of us finished off a bottle. As noted by others, the quality is great for the price range. (1284 views) | |
| Tasted by GalvezGuy on 12/23/2006 & rated 90 points: Great QPR. Hard to believe that the fruit is so concetrated in a wine that is so inexpensive. Great acidity and Malbec character. Wish I had more. (1258 views) | |
| Tasted by Slipknot on 11/10/2006 & rated 90 points: (699 views) | |
| Tasted by JuanDomingo on 5/2/2006 & rated 89 points: Plum red intense. with oak, leather, sweet pepper and red fruits. is has a very good aftertaste and a retrotaste with intese tannins. good one. (828 views) | |
| Tasted by meatman on 4/29/2006 & rated 92 points: Nose was somewhat reserved, but with hints of red and dark fruits with a little oak. In the mouth was a different story. Lots of juicy, sweet dark fruits with just the right amount of sweet oak. Smooth, sweet tannins on the finish. A great wine for the price. (1566 views) | |
| Tasted by mdstenner on 3/12/2005 & rated 91 points: TWC does Argentina (Dennis and Karin's House): Fig and boysenberry all over the nose with concentrated fruits including blackberry and black raspberry. A depth of fruit in a wine of this price ($14) is almost unheard of, and the power and dexterity, not to say a degree of complexity, makes this is an all-world purchase. (2501 views) | |
| Tasted by Cicero on 2/26/2005 & rated 91 points: deep purplish color, bold nose of cherry and leather. jammy full mouthfeel with forward acidity that evens out with with berry and vanilla flavors and formidable but not overbearing tannins. A nice long finish. Probably the best of three Malbecs 02's purchases. will have a nice long life (1706 views) |
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| Producer website CHANDON In 1959 Moet & Chandon began their first winery outside France with the Baron Bertrand de Ladoucette as President. At this moment is a part of LMVH (Moêt & Hennessy - Louis Vuitton). They have a very good range of products including super premiums wines. Of course their focus is on sparkling wines. About red wine 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. Because if its balance and fruit, 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 and chicken, pâté, spinach soufflé, and 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. 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. Wines of Mendoza Argentine Malbec Producers |
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