{"product_id":"2023-cheval-des-andes-argentina","title":"2023, Cheval des Andes, ARGENTINA","description":"\u003cp\u003e57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs finely made as the 2021, the 2023 is \u003cstrong\u003egorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous,\u003c\/strong\u003eexceptionally well-made and precise in its grasp of rich mouthfeel, incredible structure, and intoxicating aromatics of cedarwood, tobacco, and wildflowers. The full-bodied concentration is supple and seamless, with layers of inky blue and black fruit as well as cacao nib lending a subtle richness complemented by graphite and dried herb. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecru of excellence \u003c\/strong\u003ethat should be in its prime 2030-2043.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage shows \u003cstrong\u003egood precision as it zeroes in on balance and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Bordeaux-like sensibility. Excellent complexity on the nose, showing currants, paprika, cedary blackberries, tobacco, grilled herbs and touches of cocoa powder and roasted sweet spices. \u003cstrong\u003eRound and more effortless this year\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a positively fluid, precise mouth-feel, Medium body round off by silky, sweet tannins. Lightly creamy at the end but really integrated and elegant, with a long, supple finish.  Already approachable, but can hold for a decade, if not more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 \u003c\/strong\u003eJames Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeliciously dark fruit, \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated and powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e but with the lightest of touches through the palate. There is creamy blackberry and cassis, leafy, red roses, pulses of air and lift. Pierre Polbos winemaker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\u003c\/strong\u003e Jane Anson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow to open up but \u003cstrong\u003edeep, smooth \u0026amp; fine\u003c\/strong\u003e once it does. Creamy leather, soft spice, cassis - cocoa. Very well balanced - all the way through. Very long finish. Satisfying and characterful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e****½\u003c\/strong\u003e James Kirkwood \u003cem\u003e18\/09\/26\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67644787753120,"sku":"A23-CHEV","price":155.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-argentina-new-zealand-cheval-des-andesjpg_70a28812-c514-4520-a129-7c2b6c981ab9.jpg?v=1791166840","url":"https:\/\/www.pmfw.co.nz\/products\/2023-cheval-des-andes-argentina","provider":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}