Waterbrook

Columbia Valley Malbec

8.870 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, 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
David Shaw

Clear deep red. Mullein, spearmint and white pepper on nose. Cherry, blueberry, blackberry, spearmint and white pepper in mouth. Mild seed bitterness in finish, with time, moderate skin astringency across middle of tongue. Lovely example of the fruit-and-herb expression of Washington state reds in general, and Malbecs here in particular.

Clear deep red. Mullein, spearmint and white pepper on nose. Cherry, blueberry, blackberry, spearmint and white pepper in mouth. Mild seed bitterness in finish, with time, moderate skin astringency across middle of tongue. Lovely example of the fruit-and-herb expression of Washington state reds in general, and Malbecs here in particular.

May 4th, 2018
Kevin Pierre-Louis

Very good Malbec. Very smooth, can easily be drank with a light dinner or casually.

Very good Malbec. Very smooth, can easily be drank with a light dinner or casually.

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2015
Kim Kolb

Waterbrook 2011 Malbec. Super inky in color. Gun powder on the nose, mineral. Ripe black berries. Plum with a little acid pretty soft, medium dryness.

Waterbrook 2011 Malbec. Super inky in color. Gun powder on the nose, mineral. Ripe black berries. Plum with a little acid pretty soft, medium dryness.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.3

That's tight! Domestic Malbec with some guts!

That's tight! Domestic Malbec with some guts!

Feb 12th, 2014
P.J. Johnson

Very light, would be good slightly chilled. Great with spicy Carne asada tacos.

Very light, would be good slightly chilled. Great with spicy Carne asada tacos.

Aug 17th, 2021
Michael Fagin

Not too heavy on tannins planning to have with bbq bratwurst

Not too heavy on tannins planning to have with bbq bratwurst

May 9th, 2020
Patrice Van Dussen

Deschutes 11/29
Strawberry

Deschutes 11/29
Strawberry

Nov 29th, 2019
Londa Rasmussen

Super smooth. Would like to tour East Washington wineries

Super smooth. Would like to tour East Washington wineries

Jul 12th, 2019
Shawn Thompson

Dark, inky with an herbaceous nose, subtle hints of celery. Very smooth and well rounded with a delicious palate of blackberry, boysenberry, mint and a hint of white pepper. Very easy drinking.

Dark, inky with an herbaceous nose, subtle hints of celery. Very smooth and well rounded with a delicious palate of blackberry, boysenberry, mint and a hint of white pepper. Very easy drinking.

Jan 20th, 2019
Ken Taste Wine

Light, fruity not a winter wine but flavourful none the less. Would buy again. Good wine for less than 20.00.

Light, fruity not a winter wine but flavourful none the less. Would buy again. Good wine for less than 20.00.

Nov 17th, 2018