2023 Malbec

Aromas of ripe violets, black cherry and mocha fill the glass. The entry is soft, rich, viscous and mouth coating, with flavors of ripe plum, black currant and cocoa. A lengthy mid palate is balanced by bright fruits and soft, integrated toasted oak.

Pair with lamb, filet, demi-glace, BBQ and chocolate.

Drink now through 2050.

100% Malbec

Block 28C 9/22/23

A 5-day cold soak followed by a hot fermentation during the first 6 days of primary. Pump-overs 2-3 times daily until temperatures were cooled down around day 7. Fermentation took place in stainless steel closed top tanks.

Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new.

14.5%

3.82