Achaval Ferrer, based in Mendoza, Argentina, is known for producing wines that express the character of their vineyards, with ripe fruit, balance, and clarity. Cabernet Franc can be a difficult variety to get right, given the narrow ripening window between green and jammy, but the higher altitude of Mendoza – and particularly the Uco Valley – have been harnessed here by the exemplary Achaval Ferrer to yield beautiful aromatics, fine tannins and attractive, earthy, sous-bois notes allied to an impressive length.