Chester's Anvil

Mount Veeder Malbec

8.913 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Willie Carter

Dark ruby with more red undertones. On the nose, tons of blackberries, earthy damp moss, violets, and spice. Wonderful aromas but that’s where everything interesting ends. There’s a bit of leather on the palate, along with more and more blackberry, tart cherries, black tea, and some really nice floral notes. This is an expertly crafted wine. There’s just nothing interesting going on here. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t drink it

Dark ruby with more red undertones. On the nose, tons of blackberries, earthy damp moss, violets, and spice. Wonderful aromas but that’s where everything interesting ends. There’s a bit of leather on the palate, along with more and more blackberry, tart cherries, black tea, and some really nice floral notes. This is an expertly crafted wine. There’s just nothing interesting going on here. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t drink it

Feb 10th, 2018
Mark Seeber

No rush to drink. Tannins are quite evident but they don't overpower the fruit. I'd wait a couple years before revisiting a bottle. A lovely food wine which I paired with smoked BBQ pork shoulder tacos and cumin black beans.

No rush to drink. Tannins are quite evident but they don't overpower the fruit. I'd wait a couple years before revisiting a bottle. A lovely food wine which I paired with smoked BBQ pork shoulder tacos and cumin black beans.

Aug 13th, 2017
Carole Meredith

Get hammered on Chester's Anvil!

Get hammered on Chester's Anvil!

Jan 11th, 2014
Mark Seeber

Uncorked for 1 hour, sweet nose, dark red fruits, a lot going on in this wine. Finish is lengthy, definitely a good wine to enjoy with grilled, fatty meat with assertive flavor. Well integrated tannins and a lot of life left. I need to follow this over a couple days to see what secondary flavors show up...

Vacuvin overnight in fridge

Day 2: poured after reaching temp of 60F and enjoyed with dinner. Secondary notes are more noticeable and fruit is balanced. Leather, spice, and oak. Food friendly (paired with peppered bacon, lettuce, garden tomato, avocado sandwich - BLAT). Plum on night 2 vs. Black cherry on initial open.

Uncorked for 1 hour, sweet nose, dark red fruits, a lot going on in this wine. Finish is lengthy, definitely a good wine to enjoy with grilled, fatty meat with assertive flavor. Well integrated tannins and a lot of life left. I need to follow this over a couple days to see what secondary flavors show up...

Vacuvin overnight in fridge

Day 2: poured after reaching temp of 60F and enjoyed with dinner. Secondary notes are more noticeable and fruit is balanced. Leather, spice, and oak. Food friendly (paired with peppered bacon, lettuce, garden tomato, avocado sandwich - BLAT). Plum on night 2 vs. Black cherry on initial open.

Aug 31st, 2016
Ray Ormand

Delicious.

Delicious.

Mar 23rd, 2015
John Osgood

Big and bold

Big and bold

Aug 7th, 2014
David Schwartz

Dark bold but smooth with great mouth feel. Smells of black berries with leather. Tannins are there but just right. Pleasure to drink now but am interested in trying after laying down for a few years

Dark bold but smooth with great mouth feel. Smells of black berries with leather. Tannins are there but just right. Pleasure to drink now but am interested in trying after laying down for a few years

Jun 30th, 2014
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

Joe had this 7 years ago

Joe had this 7 years ago

Dec 26th, 2017
Kyle Gabriel

Kyle had this 9 years ago

Kyle had this 9 years ago

Jun 13th, 2015
Lee Hudson

Lee had this 7 years ago

Lee had this 7 years ago

Dec 30th, 2017