Antolin Cellars
Estate Malbec
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Excellent aromatics of freshly brewed coffee, toasted oak, chicory, blackberry preserves, and a hint of spice. Dark ruby in color with a medium-full body and soft mouthfeel. The palate is filled with dark fruit with some of the coffee notes and spices with a decent finish. Intriguing wine. It was $25 from the tasting room. This winery has a tiny production (less than 1000 cases annually for their entire portfolio, BTW the winery was founded by a pharmacist who is still working) but if you can find it, it's worth a try.
Excellent aromatics of freshly brewed coffee, toasted oak, chicory, blackberry preserves, and a hint of spice. Dark ruby in color with a medium-full body and soft mouthfeel. The palate is filled with dark fruit with some of the coffee notes and spices with a decent finish. Intriguing wine. It was $25 from the tasting room. This winery has a tiny production (less than 1000 cases annually for their entire portfolio, BTW the winery was founded by a pharmacist who is still working) but if you can find it, it's worth a try.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2016
Very dark color. Aroma of cut lumber and linseed. Musky berries. Flavors are juicy and lively. Complex and complete. There is a fleshy depth to the palate. Plenty of tannins, but core of red/black fruits. Black currants. Lots of black currants.
Very dark color. Aroma of cut lumber and linseed. Musky berries. Flavors are juicy and lively. Complex and complete. There is a fleshy depth to the palate. Plenty of tannins, but core of red/black fruits. Black currants. Lots of black currants.
Jun 4th, 2026Second go around was just as enjoyable. Similarly intriguing aromas of coffee and berries and a palate with good concentration of tart cherries and currents. Medium body, good acidity, with a relatively long finish.
Second go around was just as enjoyable. Similarly intriguing aromas of coffee and berries and a palate with good concentration of tart cherries and currents. Medium body, good acidity, with a relatively long finish.
Jun 22nd, 2017