Murrieta's Well
Small Lot Livermore Valley Malbec
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
About a year or so ago, I snagged a couple Murrieta’s Well wines from @Jason and Jennie and I’ve been working my way through them. Their merlot has been my favorite so far.
I’ll start this by stating Malbec isn’t a favorite of mine. I’ve tried many Napa ones, and while I enjoy South America renditions a tad more, I just don’t normally gravitate to them. With well known Robbie Meyer at the helm, I thought this would be a good example and I’m pleasantly surprised. The aromatics ooze ripe and fresh squeezed blackberries and raspberries alongside clove. Very rich and fruit forward on the palate. Dense. Signature Malbec notes that coat the mouth with red licorice, red and black fruit and low acidity. Young, but the oak isn’t dominant. A nice representation.
About a year or so ago, I snagged a couple Murrieta’s Well wines from @Jason and Jennie and I’ve been working my way through them. Their merlot has been my favorite so far.
I’ll start this by stating Malbec isn’t a favorite of mine. I’ve tried many Napa ones, and while I enjoy South America renditions a tad more, I just don’t normally gravitate to them. With well known Robbie Meyer at the helm, I thought this would be a good example and I’m pleasantly surprised. The aromatics ooze ripe and fresh squeezed blackberries and raspberries alongside clove. Very rich and fruit forward on the palate. Dense. Signature Malbec notes that coat the mouth with red licorice, red and black fruit and low acidity. Young, but the oak isn’t dominant. A nice representation.