2021 Ilaria Napa Valley Malbec

2021 Ilaria Napa Valley Malbec

Malbec
CA - Napa Valley
$48.00 / 750 mL Bottle

  • Alcohol 14.8%
Jeb Dunnuck 94 The Wine Independent 93
94 POINTS – JEB DUNNUCK Coming mostly from the Dr. Reid Vineyard in Coombsville, the 2021 Malbec is based on 77% Malbec and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon. A smoking wine, it offers juicy black cherry and blueberry fruits as well as some tobacco, chocolate, and graphite nuances. Medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins, balance, and a great finish, it's a gorgeous wine. 12/26/23 93 POINTS – THE WINE INDEPENDENT A blend of 77% Malbec and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Ilaria Malbec has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock powerful notes of plum preserves, chocolate-covered cherries, and lilacs, leading to suggestions of clove oil and fallen leaves. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with bright, energetic black fruits and captivating floral sparks, framed by velvety tannins and lovely tension, finishing with great persistence. 4/13/23 VARIETAL 77% Malbec 23% Cabernet Sauvignon REGION 59% Coombsville 41% Atlas Peak Foothills SOIL Gravelly rocky loam FARMING Sustainable OAK 100% French oak barrel aged (50% new) AGING 16 months in barrel ALCOHOL 14.8%