Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend

9.1105 ratings
9.019 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
Christine Havens

The 2010 Achaval-Ferrer Quimera is well within its prime drinking window, and offers a concentrated, seductive nose fairly bursting with damson plum, ripe blueberries, ash, mint, juniper, and spice. This is an exceptionally balanced wine, with graceful distribution of ripe, firm tannins drenched in juicy blueberries, white pepper, and black tea. Smooth and delicious, this luscious Malbec sports a medium plus finish and the structure to last several years in the cellar. 14.0% ABV | Sample

The 2010 Achaval-Ferrer Quimera is well within its prime drinking window, and offers a concentrated, seductive nose fairly bursting with damson plum, ripe blueberries, ash, mint, juniper, and spice. This is an exceptionally balanced wine, with graceful distribution of ripe, firm tannins drenched in juicy blueberries, white pepper, and black tea. Smooth and delicious, this luscious Malbec sports a medium plus finish and the structure to last several years in the cellar. 14.0% ABV | Sample

2 people found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2016
Alexandre Calvi

Acidity, strength, blue and black fruit and purple flower, oh hello Saturday !💜🍷🍷🍷

Acidity, strength, blue and black fruit and purple flower, oh hello Saturday !💜🍷🍷🍷

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016
Anna Marie Dos Remedios

Muscle. Sweat. Skippy, my Hereford bull. Cherry pie. Smoke. Chalk.

Muscle. Sweat. Skippy, my Hereford bull. Cherry pie. Smoke. Chalk.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2015
Peter Plaehn

Corked, but the fruit persevered. I tried to wave people off but they kept drinking. So there's that -- drinkable even when corked.

Corked, but the fruit persevered. I tried to wave people off but they kept drinking. So there's that -- drinkable even when corked.

Apr 16th, 2016
H
9.0

Very nice stuff. Great structure here.

Very nice stuff. Great structure here.

Feb 15th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Love this stuff. They do such a great job. Black raspberry if I've ever tasted it, great acid, velvety tannins.

Love this stuff. They do such a great job. Black raspberry if I've ever tasted it, great acid, velvety tannins.

Feb 8th, 2015
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.2

Happy to revisit after a visit in Mendoza. Malbec remains awesome.

Happy to revisit after a visit in Mendoza. Malbec remains awesome.

Dec 13th, 2014
Peter Plaehn

Liked the 08, then the 09 and now the 10. Immensely drinkable.

Liked the 08, then the 09 and now the 10. Immensely drinkable.

Dec 11th, 2014
Arturo Campos, CSW

Sadly not in love...

Sadly not in love...

Jul 9th, 2014
Tomas M

Frågan är om det hänt något med denhär. Snarkar ju Malbec.

Frågan är om det hänt något med denhär. Snarkar ju Malbec.

Aug 29th, 2020