2012 Terrazas de los Andes Cheval des Andes Vistalba

66% Malbec, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot. 'More whispered [than shouted]', according to the winemaker ' this is the more restrained character that they are aiming for. There is a tremendous bitter-cherry character and loads of savoury earthy notes. Excellent tannic feel ' fibrous yet digestible. Absolutely no confection at all. If anything, this seems to run counter to the Mendoza norm ' but is that necessarily a bad thing? (RH)

Author: Jancis Robinson