Terrazas de Los Andes

Cheval des Andes Mendoza Malbec Blend

9.249 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, 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
Robert McCall

Pours a deep deep purple with soaring aromas of dark fruit, eucalyptus, and some game. Brooding dark berry/plum, cracked pepper, and that gaminess bringing up the rear. Good start as a lead off batter for our Thanksgiving lineup.

Pours a deep deep purple with soaring aromas of dark fruit, eucalyptus, and some game. Brooding dark berry/plum, cracked pepper, and that gaminess bringing up the rear. Good start as a lead off batter for our Thanksgiving lineup.

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2017
Shawn R

Crowd pleaser. A go to bottle when the wine list in sub par.

Crowd pleaser. A go to bottle when the wine list in sub par.

Apr 21st, 2017
Shawn R

Really solid bottle coming from the South America. My last notes are constant with this bottle.

Really solid bottle coming from the South America. My last notes are constant with this bottle.

Feb 25th, 2017
Eric

Time and air does this bottle good. Revising to a 9.5

Time and air does this bottle good. Revising to a 9.5

Jun 19th, 2021
Marc Melser

We had the 2012 Vintage on 6/11/2020. Tastes of blackberry, currents, violet, plum. Fine, dusty tannins. A big, fruit forward wine. A certain taste of the Andes.

We had the 2012 Vintage on 6/11/2020. Tastes of blackberry, currents, violet, plum. Fine, dusty tannins. A big, fruit forward wine. A certain taste of the Andes.

Jun 12th, 2020
Richard List

Serious blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from high in the Andes blended by a team from Cheval Blanc. Conceived as a Grand Cru level wine this would be a perfect accompaniment to steak or a hearty beef dish. Plenty of tannins on the attack and a very long finish as the wine resolves from the up front Malbec into the smoother Cabernet Sauvignon influence.

Serious blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from high in the Andes blended by a team from Cheval Blanc. Conceived as a Grand Cru level wine this would be a perfect accompaniment to steak or a hearty beef dish. Plenty of tannins on the attack and a very long finish as the wine resolves from the up front Malbec into the smoother Cabernet Sauvignon influence.

Mar 19th, 2020
Chris Erkel

Great blend. Paired well with grilled pork. Easy drinker with smooth finish.

Great blend. Paired well with grilled pork. Easy drinker with smooth finish.

Oct 26th, 2019
Bethany

F+R - heavy and ordinary

F+R - heavy and ordinary

May 3rd, 2018
Andrew Davidoff

Bigger and bolder than the last two vintages I have tasted. This one needs time in the glass to open. Fruit comes on strong initially but not overly oaky - super soft tannins. Once open it’s delightful - Malbec should always taste like this.

Bigger and bolder than the last two vintages I have tasted. This one needs time in the glass to open. Fruit comes on strong initially but not overly oaky - super soft tannins. Once open it’s delightful - Malbec should always taste like this.

Feb 25th, 2018
Libbi Odessa

Fantastic Bordeaux-style blend from Mendoza. Blackberry, licorice and graphite on the nose. Espresso, grilled meat and dried oregano added on the palate. A little lingering cloves on the finish. A lot going on but harmonious.

Fantastic Bordeaux-style blend from Mendoza. Blackberry, licorice and graphite on the nose. Espresso, grilled meat and dried oregano added on the palate. A little lingering cloves on the finish. A lot going on but harmonious.

Feb 25th, 2018