Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend

9.1625 ratings
9.185 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 50% Malbec, 24% Cab Franc, 18% Merlot & 8% Cab Sauv. Aged in 100% new French oak but in 2013, half of the wine was put in smaller 160 liter oak barrels and I read that Santiago Achaval claims the fruit is more expressive, wow I would not have thought that. Aromas of fruit and floral scents with slightest waft of cedar was present, makes the aforementioned statement somewhat true. Raspberry and cherry flavors, hints of spice, fine tannins, well balanced lingering ending with juicy mineral finish. Nice, Great value!

A blend of 50% Malbec, 24% Cab Franc, 18% Merlot & 8% Cab Sauv. Aged in 100% new French oak but in 2013, half of the wine was put in smaller 160 liter oak barrels and I read that Santiago Achaval claims the fruit is more expressive, wow I would not have thought that. Aromas of fruit and floral scents with slightest waft of cedar was present, makes the aforementioned statement somewhat true. Raspberry and cherry flavors, hints of spice, fine tannins, well balanced lingering ending with juicy mineral finish. Nice, Great value!

Dec 11th, 2018
Zayd Riley

Mellow and soft taste upfront with berry and plum after-tones. Little to no oak. Medium alcohol. Tannins and acidity on the medium to medium plus side. I will buy again maybe a little younger vintage.

Mellow and soft taste upfront with berry and plum after-tones. Little to no oak. Medium alcohol. Tannins and acidity on the medium to medium plus side. I will buy again maybe a little younger vintage.

Apr 24th, 2018
Gibson Campbell

Like opening up a box of fine cigars

Like opening up a box of fine cigars

Jan 5th, 2018
Zacch Smith

Good red blend. A bit of spice. Dry. Would buy again.

Good red blend. A bit of spice. Dry. Would buy again.

Sep 19th, 2017
Matthias Gassner

Raspberry jam with spices and vanilla

Raspberry jam with spices and vanilla

Jan 25th, 2017
Dana Bonelli

Dana had this 6 years ago

Dana had this 6 years ago

Mar 4th, 2018
Manjiry Tamhane

Manjiry had this 4 years ago

Manjiry had this 4 years ago

Aug 15th, 2020
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Aug 2nd, 2019
Kay Davis

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Mar 31st, 2019
Bob Pivoris

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Bob had this 5 years ago

Mar 4th, 2019