2021 Malbec Reserve

Vineyard: SFV Estate
Alcohol: 14.3 % ABV
Sugar: .6 g/L
pH: 3.86
Total Acidity: 5.5
Aging: 22 months 25% new French oak
Brix at Harvest: 23.7
Tannins: soft
Body/texture: medium, lush
Nose: black pepper, plum, blackberry, toffee
Palate: blackberry, blueberry, coffee, vanilla
Finish: cocoa powder, caramel, acai

A new year of wine club begins this month which means, this is the first of the 2021 reds to be released.  It is always exciting because it gives us a glimpse of what's to come in the releases the next year.  I am happy to report that, the Malbec is great!  I would say it is the best one we have made since 2016.  The balance is great, the mouthfeel and body are just what you would expect, and it has dark flavors with a nice black pepper finish.  I think this is a great first 2021 release and I am excited to taste the rest throughout the next year.