2022 Malbec

Vineyard: SFV Estate

Alcohol:  15.3% ABV

Sugar:  1 g/L

pH: 3.78

Total Acidity: 5.3 g/L

Aging: 20 mos 25% new French oak

Brix at Harvest: 25.8

Tannin: nuanced

Body/Texture: medium, full flavor, sophisticated, balanced 

Aroma: plum, cinnamon, cocoa, blueberry 

Flavor: raspberry, nutmeg, blueberry 

Finish: barbeque, savory

This wine is sophisticated, full of flavor and balanced. The mouthfeel is soft and well rounded with just the right amount of texture. It has notes of raspberry and blueberry with a nice subtle amount of spice. The finish is both fruity and savory bringing a nice bbq sauce to mind. This wine is one of the best of the 2022 vintage, which happens to be one of our better vintages; technically making this wine the best of our best.