Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador 2004

The glories of Achaval-Ferrer are the limited production single-vineyard Malbecs. Only 125 cases were made of the 2004 Finca Mirador Malbec. It was produced from minuscule yields of 0.75 tons per acre and was aged for 14 months in 100% new French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has an enthrallingly exotic ... more

Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2006

Compared to the 2005, the 2006 Malbec has a more expressive nose and is more structured. It would profit from 4-6 years of additional cellaring and will drink well through 2020., Ripe and forward, with blackberry and boysenberry fruit augmented by notes of violet, mineral and sweet toast. The long, ... more

Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira 2006

Piercing aromas of violet, iron and blueberry fruit are followed by a massively rich, yet amazingly pure and precise palate of boysenberry and blackberry flavors. The riveting finish is loaded with minerality and dark, velvety fruit. This is still young, with loads in reserve. Best from 2009 through 2018., One ... more

Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2004

Racy, almost piercing, with graphite, violet, mineral and boysenberry notes rushing along fine tannins and acidity. Long finish, but on the tight side for now, so cellar. Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2007 through 2014. 4,125 cases made. more

Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador 2006

This has a stunning nose, with a high-toned violet note running through waves of warm blueberry, fig, boysenberry and raspberry compote. The intense palate is superracy, with superb underlying minerality driving the fruit through the long, seamless finish. Flaunts power without ever getting bombastic. Drink now through 2018. 818 cases ... more