RESILIENCE IN THE VINEYARD
Vintage 2021 delivered superb results. Spring was marked by occasional rains, which brought welcome soil saturation, and cooler temperatures, allowing fruit to mature at a steady pace. Summer helped the grapevines ripen completely and conditions continued to be almost ideal throughout August and September. The warm days and cool nights of the fall season allowed gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times, promising fruit of the highest quality with structural beauty. With a slightly later harvest and a smaller crop yield, fruit was picked at its peak, for a small yet mighty vintage promising exceptional flavor in bottle.
FROM THE CELLAR
“We are one of Napa’s largest Malbec growers, and this Mount Veeder-grown Malbec is one of our most sought after Small Block Series wines. The 2019 Malbec has an inky, dark color that lends itself to aromas of warm blackberry pie and lavender, followed by vanilla and licorice. The soft, supple entry complements the vibrant flavors of forest fruits with a cocoa backbone. An elegant tannin structure rounds out the brooding finish.”
–Stephanie Pope, Winemaker
CURATED CULINARY PAIRING
Pair with duck, squab and pork, sweet onions, leafy greens, rainbow chard, Bloomsdale spinach, heirloom tomatoes and grain mustard. Young Gouda cheese.
- Chad Hendrickson, Executive Chef
Wine Specs
Varietal
Malbec
Blend
100% Malbec, Estate Grown
Scores
96 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast, 2019 Vintage
94 POINTS - James Suckling, 2019 Vintage
Appellation
Mt. Veeder
Harvest Date
September 20 - October 14, 2021
Alcohol %
14.4
Aging
20 months in 35% new French oak
pH
3.85
Acid
0.57
Bottles in Case
12
Tasting Notes