Friday 19 August 2011

Terrazes De Los Andes Reserva 2007

Australia doesn't produce too much Malbec but it has found a place in Argentina.  Typically Malbecs are medium to full bodied that pair well with spicy or heavier foods such as beef.  They can move into the blackberry jam end of the spectrum with a rustic earthiness coming into play after a little time in the bottle.  The better versions balance red and black fruits with the massive tannic backbone.

Terrazes De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2007

Oh baby this is a big muscular wine with tannins to burn.  It's like a personal assault of your taste buds however they do not distract from the effortless flow of the wine.  The flavour profile is definitely savoury and needs to be paired with a superb beef casserole.  I sat with this wine for a while and it showed flavours of red fruits, sweaty socks, menthol, smokey sour cherries with a little rust and spicy dates.  All of these exquisite flavours sat on a great length palate. 

Alcohol: 14%
Price: $45

Rated: 92
Drink: 2013 - 2019
Importer: Moet Hennessy

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