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Santa Ynez Valley Malbec

9.234 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, 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
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In Santa Barbara Côt we trust! Being bottled next week.

In Santa Barbara Côt we trust! Being bottled next week.

2 people found it helpfulJul 21st, 2014
Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.0

Cot if you really want to know

Cot if you really want to know

Oct 27th, 2014
Genie Ko

Love this simple label that screams "I'm French! Kinda." A CA Malbec that reminds me more of Pinot noir than the grape's Argentinian popularity would have you believe. Made with French style Malbec in mind, this wine is a little floral and easy to drink - yum.

Love this simple label that screams "I'm French! Kinda." A CA Malbec that reminds me more of Pinot noir than the grape's Argentinian popularity would have you believe. Made with French style Malbec in mind, this wine is a little floral and easy to drink - yum.

Oct 19th, 2014
Carter Pelham

Light and balanced red fruit, enough acidity and faint tannins without noticeable oak. Wish there was just a bit more going on.

Light and balanced red fruit, enough acidity and faint tannins without noticeable oak. Wish there was just a bit more going on.

Feb 29th, 2020
Olivia Burr

plum flowers grown in snow, winter, keep Me Warm

plum flowers grown in snow, winter, keep Me Warm

Dec 19th, 2017
Scott G

Unusual malbec from an unusual region by a minimal intervention producer. Bright, juicy cherry, blackberry, and plum up front with a nice acidity and very little tannin. Fun and easy drinking.

Unusual malbec from an unusual region by a minimal intervention producer. Bright, juicy cherry, blackberry, and plum up front with a nice acidity and very little tannin. Fun and easy drinking.

Jul 1st, 2016
Ellen Christen

Bday dinner at salts cure with b,m,m&m. A perfect Springtime Malbec- on the lighter side

Bday dinner at salts cure with b,m,m&m. A perfect Springtime Malbec- on the lighter side

Mar 24th, 2016
Vineyard Gate Selections, LLC

2013 Lieu Dit Santa Ynez Valley Malbec now this is my speed, clear, precise violet scents and blueberry freshness.

2013 Lieu Dit Santa Ynez Valley Malbec now this is my speed, clear, precise violet scents and blueberry freshness.

May 3rd, 2015
Carol Willis

Sublime....highly recommended

Sublime....highly recommended

Apr 18th, 2015
Mike Vasco

Very smooth finish. A real drinkable wine

Very smooth finish. A real drinkable wine

Mar 27th, 2015