Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
88/12 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, 520 cases made. Blackberry flavor with length, also cherry, wood and tobacco leaf. Lots of seed tannins on finish so give it time to open up, else just be impatient like me and drink some as soon as you unscrew the cap.
88/12 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, 520 cases made. Blackberry flavor with length, also cherry, wood and tobacco leaf. Lots of seed tannins on finish so give it time to open up, else just be impatient like me and drink some as soon as you unscrew the cap.
Dec 3rd, 2023337 cases made, 75% Wallula Vineyard Malbec (clone 9), 25% Champoux Vineyard Malbec (clone 4). Purple, highly extracted, unfined and unfiltered but very good clarity considering. Blackberry and plum on the nose, wood, blackberry and black currant in the mouth. Some skin astringency on finish with muddy seed tannins on initial pour. Decanting. 24 hours later, plum flavor with undertones of cherry, raspberry and even a touch of cranberry. There’s also a hint of tobacco in there, with some muddy seed tannins for texture, but much subdued versus the initial pour. Good value, fairly fruit forward, and distinct from your typical Malbec from Argentina, for instance.
337 cases made, 75% Wallula Vineyard Malbec (clone 9), 25% Champoux Vineyard Malbec (clone 4). Purple, highly extracted, unfined and unfiltered but very good clarity considering. Blackberry and plum on the nose, wood, blackberry and black currant in the mouth. Some skin astringency on finish with muddy seed tannins on initial pour. Decanting. 24 hours later, plum flavor with undertones of cherry, raspberry and even a touch of cranberry. There’s also a hint of tobacco in there, with some muddy seed tannins for texture, but much subdued versus the initial pour. Good value, fairly fruit forward, and distinct from your typical Malbec from Argentina, for instance.
Jan 20th, 2023