Estate Malbec bottle shot
2021
November Member Release
Estate Malbec
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Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Tasting Notes

The intensity and concentration of this flavor-packed vintage is beautifully expressed in our 2021 Malbec. Crafted from our single parcel of Malbec and blended with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine opens with enchanting aromas of fresh violets and sandalwood. On the palate, bold fruit tones of lush boysenberry and cherry dance with undertones of confectionary, toasted bread, mocha, and caramel in an exuberant fusion of flavors. This supple and gracefully structured Malbec showcases the purity of mountain fruit, with all the promise that it holds.

Tasting Notes

The intensity and concentration of this flavor-packed vintage is beautifully expressed in our 2021 Malbec. Crafted from our single parcel of Malbec and blended with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine opens with enchanting aromas of fresh violets and sandalwood. On the palate, bold fruit tones of lush boysenberry and cherry dance with undertones of confectionary, toasted bread, mocha, and caramel in an exuberant fusion of flavors. This supple and gracefully structured Malbec showcases the purity of mountain fruit, with all the promise that it holds.

Vineyard Details
Source
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Technical Notes
Alc
14.5%
pH
3.83
TA
5.7 g/l
Aging
22 months in French oak barriques (40% new)
Blend

85% Malbec

15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Noteworthy Highlights
92 Points
Excellent; highly recommended “Mouthwatering flavors of mixed berries and plums are lifted by aromas of cedar and tobacco. Silky but still lightly grippy tannins carry through a long finish. A good pairing for many foods.”
- Wine Enthusiast
90 Points
Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style “Shows a mix of Black Forest cake, kirsch, spiced plum and clove details, with espresso and tobacco accents to the core of blackberry and cherry, plus hints of black pepper and dense, polished tannins. Drink now.”
- Wine Spectator
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