Michel-Schlumberger (Benchland Wine Estate)

Dry Creek Valley Malbec

9.010 ratings

-no pro ratings

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 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

9.1

I really like the few Napa Valley Malbec I’ve tasted. This Sonoma Malbec is of high quality as well.

Aromas of crushed blackberry, plum, cedar, violet, black pepper, and hint of smoke meat. The palate is dense yet structured, with firm, grainy tannins and a solid acidic spine, finishing long with a distinct rocky minerality.

I really like the few Napa Valley Malbec I’ve tasted. This Sonoma Malbec is of high quality as well.

Aromas of crushed blackberry, plum, cedar, violet, black pepper, and hint of smoke meat. The palate is dense yet structured, with firm, grainy tannins and a solid acidic spine, finishing long with a distinct rocky minerality.

Jul 26th, 2026

8.9

Great with our steaks.

Great with our steaks.

Sep 7th, 2016

9.3

J had this 8 years ago

J had this 8 years ago

Feb 17th, 2018

9.0

Steve had this 9 years ago

Steve had this 9 years ago

Jan 26th, 2018

8.6

Jessy had this 10 years ago

Jessy had this 10 years ago

Feb 29th, 2016

8.7

Brandon had this 11 years ago

Brandon had this 11 years ago

Aug 15th, 2015

9.0

Will had this 11 years ago

Will had this 11 years ago

Apr 26th, 2015

8.5

Ed had this 11 years ago

Ed had this 11 years ago

Apr 25th, 2015

9.4

Jason had this 12 years ago

Jason had this 12 years ago

Feb 24th, 2014