Malbec
CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley
This is from the same vineyard as our original Malbec, & as our ever popular Livermore Cabernet Franc. After a cool fermentation it went into mostly used French oak; we love the intense raspberry fruit character of this wine so much we want to just barely complement it with a little spicy oak, & not overwhelm it.
We think the bright fuchsia highlights in this wine are very characteristic of California Malbec, & we love the look of it. A slightly smoky, raspberry candy nose is followed by a palate full of blackberry, clove, & almost bubblegum. It’s long, ripe tannic finish suggests a wine older than it is. We are excited for this one to continue to evolve, as we loved how the 2016 Malbec matured.
For the perfect local cheese pairing, try Point Reyes Original Blue from Cowgirl Creamery or Humboldt Fog from Cypress Grove. Taking inspiration from its Argentinian connection, we tried this Malbec with empanadas &, we have it say, it’s now one of our favorites. Slow-cooked tri-tip, cubed yellow potatoes, diced onions, & green olives in your favorite marinade make a delightful filling.
