Terrazas de Los Andes
Las Compuertas Single Vineyard Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, oak, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, bell pepper and wet leaves.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, wood, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, vanilla, coffee, vegetable, earth, leather, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a great surprise. This 8 year old Malbec is drinking very nicely now. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Needs 4 hours in a decanter to open up properly and show tannins and all of the complexity.
This was a good vintage in Mendoza and it is showing. Very easy to drink so watch out đ
Grapes are grown at 3,500 feet elevation, and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, oak, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, bell pepper and wet leaves.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, wood, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, vanilla, coffee, vegetable, earth, leather, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a great surprise. This 8 year old Malbec is drinking very nicely now. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Needs 4 hours in a decanter to open up properly and show tannins and all of the complexity.
This was a good vintage in Mendoza and it is showing. Very easy to drink so watch out đ
Grapes are grown at 3,500 feet elevation, and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50.
This is a special single vineyard Malbec they had open. Since the bottle wasnât labeled better, our host couldnât be more specific on the vineyard designation from the Estate.
On the nose, beautiful ruby fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, deep blue fruit hues. Used expresso grounds, dark, rich, semi-sweet soil, light loamy soil, beautiful dark lavender and violets.
On the palate, the body is full and lush. The tannins big, meaty, tarry and sticky. Ruby fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries & deep blue fruit hues. Used expresso grounds, dark, rich, semi-sweet soil, leather, graphite, light loamy soil, beautiful dark lavender and violets. Beautiful round acidity and a thick, well balanced, rich finish.
Photos of, the entrance to Bodega Terrazas los de Andes. Area they receive grapes to conveyer to the de-stemer. Their wine shop. Another outside shot of the Bodega.
This is a special single vineyard Malbec they had open. Since the bottle wasnât labeled better, our host couldnât be more specific on the vineyard designation from the Estate.
On the nose, beautiful ruby fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, deep blue fruit hues. Used expresso grounds, dark, rich, semi-sweet soil, light loamy soil, beautiful dark lavender and violets.
On the palate, the body is full and lush. The tannins big, meaty, tarry and sticky. Ruby fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries & deep blue fruit hues. Used expresso grounds, dark, rich, semi-sweet soil, leather, graphite, light loamy soil, beautiful dark lavender and violets. Beautiful round acidity and a thick, well balanced, rich finish.
Photos of, the entrance to Bodega Terrazas los de Andes. Area they receive grapes to conveyer to the de-stemer. Their wine shop. Another outside shot of the Bodega.
High concentration, dark ruby/purple, anise, mint, (eucalyptus,) jammy cassis, black currants, cranberry sauce, medium to medium plus acidity and tannin, elevated body. Quite some new American oak.
High concentration, dark ruby/purple, anise, mint, (eucalyptus,) jammy cassis, black currants, cranberry sauce, medium to medium plus acidity and tannin, elevated body. Quite some new American oak.
Mar 27th, 2018
Inky Black with a deep crimson rim. Noticeable oak on nose and palate (vanilla). Notes of plum and tobacco. Soft silky supple tannins. Probably needed a longer decant. Obviously quality grapes and terroir but over-oaked. Opened another bottle 63 weeks later on March 8 2019 with consistent notes although the ripe fruit seemed to match the liberal use of oak and the oak didnât stand out as much as in the earlier tasting. A strong core with many years to go. Increased by a point to 92.
Inky Black with a deep crimson rim. Noticeable oak on nose and palate (vanilla). Notes of plum and tobacco. Soft silky supple tannins. Probably needed a longer decant. Obviously quality grapes and terroir but over-oaked. Opened another bottle 63 weeks later on March 8 2019 with consistent notes although the ripe fruit seemed to match the liberal use of oak and the oak didnât stand out as much as in the earlier tasting. A strong core with many years to go. Increased by a point to 92.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Missed this blind. Complex, big, dark purple in color, well-integrated oak and really pretty fruit.
Missed this blind. Complex, big, dark purple in color, well-integrated oak and really pretty fruit.
Nov 2nd, 2016
Oak and pencil eraser on the nose rounded out by dark, dark fruit. Boysenberry, blackberry, and oak on the palate.
Oak and pencil eraser on the nose rounded out by dark, dark fruit. Boysenberry, blackberry, and oak on the palate.
Feb 7th, 2015
Carolyn likes this one. Needed to breathe
Carolyn likes this one. Needed to breathe
Jun 6th, 2020