Oooooo ... Nice! I was sold as soon as I took in the earthy nose on this one. Heavy tobacco notes to this smooth - Cab. Sav.. I'm impressed with this one. — 11 years ago
Even though we all talked trash on Paul Hobbs in our van ride after the tasting, he has not disappointed with any of his wines that we've had. We'll be revisiting this one again:) — 13 years ago
Surdyks Spring 2015 Sale - $12.99 (compare at $17.99)
Staff Selection (Bill McCleary): This Malbec from Terrazas is a new wine that surprises with more than expected taste at a lower than anticipated price. This wine compares to Cahhors, France, the traditional home base of old world Malbec. The French Malbecs have a dry undertone of cured tobacco leafiness with a firm tannin and dark tart damson plum flavor. In Argentina, Malbec has emerged with the intense sun and sandy soil to become an aromatic celebrity with a lush fat rich frutiness and soft texture, often leaving it quite ordinary. Terrazas has found, in this Reserva, a rightful balance of French deep character and Argentine berry brightness. Musky aromas of plum and ripe fig, wood smoke, dark chocolate and a signature array of briary, herbal grassy notes give Malbec a distinct character. A floral rose flower fragrance added to the bouquet. A dense, full-flavor of darker fruit seems comfortable with a tannic thickness that never gets excessive. This is a wine of young character that has great aging potential. Give it a few years in your cellar and you will be enchanted by its maturity. Very approachable now, and would be good paired with a grilled tenderloin topped with melted blue cheese. — 11 years ago
Very nice flavour - interesting blend. Had this at Tapas restaurant in Canmorr — 12 years ago
Purchased at Buritts in TC
13.9% alcohol
Full bodied excellent — 13 years ago
Very nice. First one in a while for me that was really enjoyable. Thanks Ben and Eve. 1/15 — 11 years ago
Home in November :) — 12 years ago
A heavy blend of heavy grapes. Deep crimson and dense. Open and lively Bordeaux with black fruit, cassis and pencil lead, leather as well as new-oak-brought vanilla and dark chocolate. Full bodied and medium+acidity, high alcohol at 15.5!( Though tasted like around 14.5) Finishes long, the alcohol weaken the length though. Perfect time to enjoy now or age it another 2-3 years. 89-90 points. Tasted in Beijing, 12.1 — 12 years ago
Had this in Maryland at my parents' house. — 13 years ago
Paulo Dias
My number 2 in my top 5 Malbec's — 11 years ago