Achaval Ferrer Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2022

Description

Wine Notes:

 "Luján de Cuyo: gravelly loam, well drained. Medrano: heavier, some clay component, no gravel up to 2 meters. Uco Valley: sandy-gravelly, some volcanic ash, extremely well drained." Bright ruby-red. Fresh and floral, featuring blackberry, raspberry and violets. Dense, thick with a noticeable mineral frame. Old World acidity with silky tannins and a lengthy finish.

James Suckling 92

Lots of primary fruit here, showing dark plums, cherries and a touch of violets and dark chocolate. Fresh, fruit-oriented and very balanced, with juicy, fine-grained tannins and a plump finish. Drink now.

Vinous 90

Made with grapes from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, the 2022 Malbec Mendoza revives the plush Malbec profile that gained popularity in the U.S. market in the 2000s, now with added intensity and concentration from the vintage. It offers a rich fruit blend, from ripe plum to blackberry, with a subtle hint of oak and fine tannins on the finish. This is well crafted and enjoyable.