Highest-scoring high-altitude Malbec from Terrazas in Mendoza, Argentina

 
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Highest-scoring high-altitude Malbec from Terrazas in Mendoza, Argentina Jolette Steyn, 19 October 2021
 

Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva 2018

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As Wine Enthusiast wrote earlier this year, 'now is the time to buy Argentine Malbec again.' Tim Atkin MW agrees, stating that, 'today, Argentina is producing the most exciting wines in its history.'

Terrazas de los Andes is one of Argentina's most famous wine projects, and their Malbec Reserva is back in stock! Due to the stronger Rand, we are delighted to offer it at R350 – the same price as our offer in 2018.

After a string of tough vintages with uncharacteristically extreme conditions – frost, hail, mildew and even El Niño – producers have reason to smile again. 'Overall quality has proved to be high, especially 2018, a year that saw near-perfect growing conditions,' writes Wine Enthusiast. This is their highest-scoring Malbec Reserva yet and a sure winner with a braai or a Sunday roast.

Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva 2018 – Order online

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Suave, silky and well balanced, the 2018 Reserva is a classic Argentinian Malbec. Sourced from the Lujan de Cuyo and Uco valleys in Mendoza, the 20 to 80-year-old vines grow at around 1,100m above sea level. Here the vines benefit from plenty of sunshine but, most importantly, cooler nights. Because of this, optimum ripeness is achieved while the acidity, delicate flavours and freshness are all preserved. The 2018 benefits from a fresher vintage – showing violets, restrained fruit, plenty of complexity, and very fine tannins.

 
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Vinous regards,

Jolette Steyn

Tasting notes

Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec Reserva 2018

'This is very reserved and polished with blackberries, smoke and sesame. Medium body. Delicious, soft finish. Nice transition from the 2017. Drink or hold.'James Suckling, 93/100

'A blend of fruit from several Uco Valley vineyards yields a fresh, fruit-driven Malbec with a heady mix of plum and black cherry, smoke and spice, and engaging layers of earth and herb. Fuller-bodied with well-woven tannins, this is defined and focused with an extended spicy mocha-laced finish. Drinking Window 2020 - 2025.'Stacy Slinkard, Decanter, 91/100

'Plum, cherry and raspberry aromas are a touch wiry and piquant, but after airing, the nose softens and smooths out. High acidity makes for a bright mouthfeel, with bold plum and raspberry flavors to balance. Drink through 2023.'Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100

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