Terrazas de los Andes Reserva 2003 Malbec

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva 2003 Malbec
Varietal: Malbec
Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina
WS: 90
Price: $12.49
Dealer: Costco

Background Story:
(摘自 Wine & Champagne)
Bodegas Terrazas de Los Andes ── 阿根廷酒廠，Malbec 做的很好，這幾年開始與 Cheval Blanc 合作，釀製 Cheval des Andes. 同屬 LVMH (Louis Vuitton + Moet Hennessy) 集團.

Official Comment:
Color: Intense red, brillian with blue shades.
Aroma: Powerful and very complex. Notes of red fruits such as raspberry, red currant and plum are perceived. Aromas of vanilla and caramel stem from its ageing in oak barrels.
Taste: Of great structure, this wine stands out for its meatiness and intense rich flavor. Its well established tannins give it character and lively personality. Its greasy and round finish makers it a kind wine.
Comsumption suggestions: Enjoy it with red meats

WS Comment:
"Rich and muscular, with lots of cocoa, plum, blackberry and briar flavors. Thick, fleshy finish shows lots of loam and fruit. Needs a touch of cellaring, but all the pieces are in place. Best from 2006 through 2008. 28,000 cases imported. —J.M."

Personal Comment:
Sight: Crimson and tight tears.
Nose: Blackberry, fruity, licorice and vanilla aromas.
Taste: Toasty, Plum, off-dry medium-bodied wine. Short at finishing.
我想這款酒要用 Thick 與 Rich 來概括地描述出整體的感覺, 最為恰當.
豐富的果香, 有著黑莓果, 李子, 甘油, 香草的風味, 飲入口中呈現煙薰及烏梅的口感, 是一款中度酒體的 Malbec, 偏微甜, 適度的單寧使得酒易飲而順口.


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