Cheval Des Andes (1500) 2017 dejjames-halliday slight tobacco leaf

slight tobacco leaf

a plushness that never feels extravagant

This cuvee ticks both boxes and boy does it show

Yields were good without being too high and thus we waited until the 16th of September to pick

A wine that

Cheval Des Andes (1500) 2017 dejjames-halliday slight tobacco leafAn impressive deep, ruby red with shiny garnet reflections. The initial nose is intensely aromatic with fresh fruits (redcurrant), floral (violet) with peppery, mint notes and delicate wood. On the palate, the attack is supple with silk tannins. The smoothness of Malbec blends with the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon providing both balance and length. Blend: 62% Malbec, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon