My favorite new world producer of Malbec. Charles Hendricks Winemaker. I’ve had nearly every vintage 2018 back to 2007…first 2006 & it’s gorgeous.
Ruby, ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries with a touch of strawberries & blueberries. Dark chocolate cake w/ fudge frosting, caramel, mocha, cocoa bar, malt balls, barrel pulp/powder, soft, dark spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanillin, mid berry licorice/cola, tarriness, anise, dry tobacco, dry brush/twig, limestone powder, dry top soil, candied to withering; dark, red flowers framed in liquid violets & lavender, waterfall acidity with a lush, well; rounded, knitted, evolved, softened tensioned, balanced with excellent polished & finish that lasts minutes. — 4 months ago
Had side by side with Austin Hope cab and could barely taste a difference. Amazing value! — 10 months ago
Delish! So smooth polished off the whole bottle in one night! — 24 days ago
A real treat at ten years old. Key lime pie and slate — 6 months ago
Smooth, lightly fruity, not tart, not funky. One of the best orange wines I've had so far — 9 months ago
For price and CA good — 2 months ago
Features saline umami, good concentration. — 10 months ago
Sierra Schlesinger
Casey liked more than Sierra. Needed time to aerate — 15 days ago