Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, California (United States) Malbec 2019

 There was a time when “California” was the only designation that a wine from the Golden State could legally carry.  Of course, times have changed, and AVA’s and sub AVA’s abound, but I still occasionally see a worthy bottle that keeps it simple.  It could be sourced from different areas and blended at this Temecula winery, or it could be estate grown with the winery opting to use a more macro designation.  Whatever the case here, this is delightful Malbec with clear support from Petit Verdot.  Fire up the grill.