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Achaval-Ferrer Malbec - 2021

Name: Achaval-Ferrer Malbec
Brand: Achaval-Ferrer
SKU: 31267
Price: 18.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 31267 750 mL

Bold and juicy fruit-driven Malbec from the winemaking heartland of Argentina. This wine is big and powerful like other Malbecs, yet still offers elegance and structure. A great bottle to open with rib-eye steaks or pork chops.

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$227.52 $204.77/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Argentina

Region

Mendoza

Producer

Achaval-Ferrer

Grape Variety

Malbec

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Staff Pick Notes

So after a long hiatus from Argentina and its Malbec I've plunged back in. On a suggestion from a customer I tried Achaval-Ferrer. I'll admit some hesitation, remembering the hard candies I've spit out from other Malbecs. But fear not, this wine is a staff pick for a reason. After about 20 minutes of breathing this wine's aroma leaps out of the glass. Between its rich purple color and its fresh aroma, one might mistake this wine for a hearty Beaujolais Cru. The palate shows the rewards of a "fruitful" day in the woods... pardon the wordplay. But seriously folks, wild berries both black and red abound in this wine. With almost no spice notes this wine is a celebration of youth, but it's crafted with the wisdom of the old. Pair this with grilled chicken in a berry compote, braised beef in a molé sauce, or pork cheeks and white beans.

- SD

Glossary

Argentina

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Malbec

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