“While Malbec is known as a classic Bordeaux blending varietal, we chose to showcase it in this special bottling. Sweet vanilla, spice and cream grace the nose, while red fruit flavors give way to a caramel and blueberry finish. You can see what it might add to a Meritage blend, but is certainly interesting to see it on its own as well. A nice pork terderloin would be a great complement for this one.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
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- 67% of the fruit was sourced from the Wahluke Slope, a warm region known for ripe, jammy reds. This gives the wine the backbone and fruit driven qualities.
- Our most northern growing area, the Wahluke Slope is bordered on both the west and the south by the Columbia River.
- 33% of the fruit was sourced from our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard in the Horse Heaven AVA. This fruit gives the wine a white pepper spice and leather note that adds to the complexity of a single varietal blend.
- This vineyard is characterized by gentle south facing slopes, sandy loam soil and a long growing season.
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