Malbec 2015 Dry Creek Valley
Grown in the red soil of a small hillside block at the upper edge of our estate vineyard, this limited production Malbec displays a rich concentration of distinctive flavors.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Malbec
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
Michel-Schlumberger Estate
Harvest Date
9/16/15
Sugar
Average brix: 26.2
Acid
0.56 g/100ml
pH
3.78
Aging
Aged for 21 months in French oak barrels. (30% new).
Fermentation
The grapes were crushed into small fermenters. After cold-soaking for three days to extract deep color, the must fermented on the skins for three weeks to obtain a richly extracted wine.
Bottling Date
05/16/2016
Alcohol %
15.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This Malbec has aromas and flavors of concentrated dark plum, spice, and berry wit a rich mouthfeel and long fruit finish.
Vineyard Notes
This Malbec is made from grapes grown in the red soils of a tiny hilltop block overlooking our benchland vineyards.
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy this wine with barbecue ribs, eggplant parmesan or braised lamb shank with spring vegetables