Achaval Ferrer, Finca Altamira other_regions 9% after a bit of

9% after a bit of de-alcoholization--as in 2004 and 2009) -- Stephen Tanzer

Shows opulent aromas of raspberry and blackberry

offering up complex aromas of argan oil

black cherries

When I visited the domaine la

Achaval Ferrer, Finca Altamira other_regions 9% after a bit ofDeep ruby. Subdued black fruits, minerals and mocha on the nose. Broad, plush and very ripe but not overly sweet, offering highly complex flavors of candied fruit and exotic dried flowers. As sexy as this is today, it's also quite backward and in need of bottle aging. Both this wine and the Mirador bottling are from vines more than 40 years of age, and both should evolve positively over the next decade or more. Stephen Tanzer