2017 Achaval-Ferrer Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Achaval-Ferrer Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Achaval-Ferrer Cabernet Sauvignon

An accurate reflection of its variety, Cabernet Mendoza delivers a sharp and direct message where the fruit overcomes the mineral nuances. Originating from small patches of vineyards located in the first area in Mendoza, this wine that has very little production highlights a juicy texture filled with black and red fruitiness. Far from abstractions it allows for a lovely walk toward that of pleasure.
Cabernet Mendoza is an expression of spontaneity and vitality resulting from its youthfulness.

James Suckling (92/100)
Currants and dried flowers with hints of rose bush, follow through to a medium body, medium-chewy tannins and a juicy finish with ripe fruit. Drink and enjoy. Why wait?

Wilfred Wong (90/100)
COMMENTARY: The 2016 Achaval Ferrer Cabernet Sauvignon delivers excellent richness and length on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits attractive aromas and flavors of black fruit, earth, and dust. Pair it with grilled beef topped with diced shallots. (Tasted: November 15, 2020, San Francisco, CA)

Founded in 1998, Achaval-Ferrer is a team of friends who dream about great wines. Achaval-Ferrer is also a collection of old vineyards in beautiful places. They are committed to the production of wines that are expressive of their terroir. They are a small winery because this is the key to top quality. Low yields allow the vineyards to express their personality in the grapes. Low intervention winemaking allows the grapes to fully express their vineyard in the bottle. Each of their wines is a different expresson of Malbec: The Mendoza Malbec is about varietal tipicity. Their Quimera blend is about Malbec as the key to complexity and balance. And their Fincas (Single Vineyards) are about how Malbec expresses different soils and microclimates.

By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.