Hourglass

Blueline Estate Malbec

9.019 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Calistoga, 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
"Odedi"

This is a gorgeous 6 year old Malbec from Napa Valley.

Showing black fruits with earth, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Full bodied, bold, smooth and spicy. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard is very fruity, especially on the nose. Interesting and tasty.

Good by itself or with food and good right out of the bottle.

Tasty and delicious. Definitely the best Malbec I've ever had from Napa Valley.

Thank you Barry for sharing.

100% Malbec grapes were aged for 17 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$100.

This is a gorgeous 6 year old Malbec from Napa Valley.

Showing black fruits with earth, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Full bodied, bold, smooth and spicy. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard is very fruity, especially on the nose. Interesting and tasty.

Good by itself or with food and good right out of the bottle.

Tasty and delicious. Definitely the best Malbec I've ever had from Napa Valley.

Thank you Barry for sharing.

100% Malbec grapes were aged for 17 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$100.

Jan 4th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is the 2015 out of barrel. It's perhaps their best Malbec to date. The dark fruits were beautiful with dark & light chocolate and lots of savoy grilled meats at this stage. A big thank you to Marybeth for her wonderful hospitality. Enjoyable afternoon.

This is the 2015 out of barrel. It's perhaps their best Malbec to date. The dark fruits were beautiful with dark & light chocolate and lots of savoy grilled meats at this stage. A big thank you to Marybeth for her wonderful hospitality. Enjoyable afternoon.

Jan 13th, 2017
Adam Foster

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

8.9

Blue blue blue and more blue....even the dark chocolate is dyed blue.

Blue blue blue and more blue....even the dark chocolate is dyed blue.

Apr 5th, 2015
AJ Martins

Dark currant, lots of fruit, a touch acidic and med weight. Delicious

Dark currant, lots of fruit, a touch acidic and med weight. Delicious

Apr 18th, 2020
Joe Roth

The beat goes on! Beautiful juice.

The beat goes on! Beautiful juice.

Jul 5th, 2018
Mike Mayer

Floral, herb and spice on the nose. Excellent flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, plum and pomegranate. Silky tannins and great acidity. Finish is lush and long. Hourglass knows how to make Great Malbec!

Floral, herb and spice on the nose. Excellent flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, plum and pomegranate. Silky tannins and great acidity. Finish is lush and long. Hourglass knows how to make Great Malbec!

Aug 12th, 2016
Chris Halpin

This Malbec gave aromas mostly from the added Petit Verdot. Disappointing to say the least.

This Malbec gave aromas mostly from the added Petit Verdot. Disappointing to say the least.

Feb 12th, 2016
Rob Sternthal

Very similar to the merlot with hints of blueberry.

Very similar to the merlot with hints of blueberry.

Sep 14th, 2014
Joe Roth

Beautiful Malbec

Beautiful Malbec

Sep 21st, 2018
Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars

Bart had this 7 years ago

Bart had this 7 years ago

Jul 20th, 2017