Girard Winery

Napa Valley Malbec

8.932 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Malbec
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
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Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

9.8

Had this with the 2011 CF. Same, decanted before drinking. This started off with a great nose and just got better and better with each glass.

Had this with the 2011 CF. Same, decanted before drinking. This started off with a great nose and just got better and better with each glass.

Oct 10th, 2020
Shay A
8.9

Good, but forgettable. Great nose full of vanilla and blackberries, but on the tongue, it wasn't very complex. Earthy, light fruits, and a bit of clove. Dissipated without much of a fuss.

Good, but forgettable. Great nose full of vanilla and blackberries, but on the tongue, it wasn't very complex. Earthy, light fruits, and a bit of clove. Dissipated without much of a fuss.

Oct 10th, 2016
Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

8.8

Not bad but not memorable... Lots of sediment, so decant or filter. Wet earth on the nose, dark ripe fruits, tarragon, pink peppercorn,some acid that seemed a little aggressive/off balance, finishing with some vanilla oak, big tannins,and a touch of bitterness. It seemed much better with some smokey,herb roasted BBQ chicken.

Not bad but not memorable... Lots of sediment, so decant or filter. Wet earth on the nose, dark ripe fruits, tarragon, pink peppercorn,some acid that seemed a little aggressive/off balance, finishing with some vanilla oak, big tannins,and a touch of bitterness. It seemed much better with some smokey,herb roasted BBQ chicken.

Apr 8th, 2016
Rafael Landestoy

Very nice bottle of wine. Part of a blind tasting and most people guessed either cab or merlot. Nice finish, good fruit.

Very nice bottle of wine. Part of a blind tasting and most people guessed either cab or merlot. Nice finish, good fruit.

Nov 3rd, 2013
Yuki Watanabe

Ripe fruits, mineral, balanced tannin, not a lot if complexity but will pair wel with spicy pasta

Ripe fruits, mineral, balanced tannin, not a lot if complexity but will pair wel with spicy pasta

Feb 2nd, 2020
Nigel Stuke

Grapey. A bit of barrel. Not a lot of character.

Grapey. A bit of barrel. Not a lot of character.

Jan 18th, 2018
Whitney Loftesnes

No black magic, but really great Malbec with softer notes than a normal Malbec.

No black magic, but really great Malbec with softer notes than a normal Malbec.

Jun 24th, 2017
John Bailey

Big thanks to @Ashley Elsey !!!!

Big thanks to @Ashley Elsey !!!!

Mar 22nd, 2017
Lauren Haines

Had the 2010 vintage. Very smooth with bold flavor.

Had the 2010 vintage. Very smooth with bold flavor.

Nov 20th, 2016
Jon Loflin

Not as good as most Malbecs from Argentina

Not as good as most Malbecs from Argentina

Oct 4th, 2015