Malbec is widely planted in California but seldom bottled as a stand-alone varietal wine. The success of Argentine Malbec may be paving the way for more California producers to trust that Malbec can be commercially successful. Naggiar’s excellent Malbec from this vintage is smooth and supple, showing red and black fruits, spice and ultra silky tannins. A platinum award-winner at the 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Naggiar Vineyards, Sierra Foothills (California) Malbec 2016
By Robert Whitley