Estate fruit is responsible for the blast of blueberry and spice on the introduction. Classic velvety texture side steps into the mid palate flashing berry yet again. Firm tannin structure leads to the legitimate finish of light oak, spice and this wine's glaring quaff-ability. Pairs well with chips and salsa and competitive Ping Pong. Seriously...it does.
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of dried fruits, black plum, and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, cocoa, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, blackberry, dried herbs, star anise, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. – 92 points Bev X
This Malbec is from Oregon, south of the famous Willamette Valley in the Applegate Valley closer to the border. Here you’ll find a plethora of varieties, from Grüner Veltliner to Cabernet Franc and, like this bottle, Malbec. Winemaker Mike Brunson gives us yet another unique expression of this grape. The nose is filled with bright floral aromas and the palate pops with brambly berry notes. The fruit is fleshy and the acidity is present, accentuating the floral note.
Average price: $45
Rating: 92