2022 Malbec
Washington Malbec is its own animal. Compared to its popular Argentine and French counterparts, Washington Malbec prides itself by playing by no rules. They are often even more fruit-driven, plush but not heavy. It evokes the feeling of sinking into a worn leather armchair, music low, and the night stretching ahead with nothing but warmth and ease.
93 pts, Critic’s Choice - Northwest Wine Report
Its inky and inviting, with aromas of blackberry preserves, dark cherry, red petals, and raw lumber. The palate offers velvety blackberry compote, pencil wood, and dried spice, wrapped in a plush, enveloping texture.
Produced in small lot box fermentations. Hand punch downs, light pressing.Our 2022 Malbec was aged in French oak. 60% new and 40% neutral.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 76% Malbec, 22% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Wahluke Slope |
| Vineyard | Riverbend Vineyard |
| Aging | aged in French oak. 60% new and 40% neutral |
| Alcohol | 15.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 168 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
93 pts, Critic’s Choice - Northwest Wine Report
From Northwest Wine Report:
93 points, Critic’s Choice
Boom! The aromas explode from the glass, with notes of plum, just peeled tangerine rind, and fresh flower, showing Malbec’s fingerprint in Washington. The palate delivers on all of that promise, with high thread count blue and darker fruit flavors. A warm finish caps it off. Yum. 15.3% alcohol. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. 168 cases produced.
