The famed Monte Rosso Vineyard produces more than just Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Here is a ripe, rambunctious Malbec that’s loaded with black fruit, fall spice and moderate oak toast, styled as a sipping red or a pair for strong cheeses. I’m leaning toward a Point Reyes Blue.
Louis M. Martini, Sonoma Valley (California) Malbec 2016
By Rich Cook