Terrazas de Los Andes Afincado Malbec 2005

On September 15th '08 I attended a Terrazas de Los Andes wine tasting at Carlitos Gardel Restaurant in Los Angeles. As always it was an absolutely wonderful evening, an unforgettable night (my review of the restaurant). I tasted the Afincado Malbec 2004 (around U$ 50.00 retail) but I did not go crazy for it. I had tried the Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2005 before this ocassion (U$ 9.99 at Costco) and I was absolutely blown away, and again in that eventful night, of all the Terrazas' offerings, the Reserva Malbec 2005 was far and away the best wine of the night. And then, Maximiliano Bozoghlian (Gardel's knowledgeable sommelier) said the following words, after my disappointment with the Afincado '04: "...wait for the '05. It will be out of this world..."
I guess he was right. From a Dutch blogger:

Distinguished for its full bodied power, high intensity, and ripened fruit, 100% Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina.

TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING
* Colour: deep, dark red with purple shades.
* Aroma: Expressive and complex, black cherries and dry plums, followed by caramel and smoky accents and violet.
* Palate: impressive structure and concentration, with ripe and powerful tannins. Eelegant and complex, with hints of plums, blackberries and cherries amidst ever present floral notes. Ageing will enhance the wine's complexity.
* Best with haute cuisine, tomato-based sauce, beef and game meat, aromatic and spicy Latin or fusion food.

Link in english here.