2013 Estate Malbec
204 In Stock
CGCW Review: The slightly richer and more plush of the two Patland Malbecs, this fully ripe bottling comes across as being a bit thick and a touch hot on the palate, but its overarching message is one of abundant, very juicy, black-cherry and plum fruit and its minor misdemeanor of coarseness is sure to be mitigated by an extra few years of bottle age.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Malbec
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
Oct. 11th, 2013
Aging
20 months in 75% New French Oak Barrels
Alcohol %
14.8
Size
750 ml
Wine Profile
Production Notes
97% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Notes
“Dark garnet hue; Intense boysenberry, inky blackberry, violets, white pepper, anise, truffle, dark chocolate, cigar spice, caramelized new French oak. Expect a full and plush mid palate density with layered flavors of blueberry, black currant, cedar spice, raspberry fudge, integrated toasty oak and baker’s chocolate. The persistent yet balanced finish exhibits excellent depth, purity, and elegance.”
Winemaker, Jay Buoncristiani
Production
135 Cases