A deeply extracted, Malbec-forward blend that delivers oodles of aroma and flavor, featuring blackberry, currants, lively oak spice, and some savory meaty character that plays nicely off the fruit. The finish is long and fully integrated already – but that’s not to say it won’t gain depth and complexity with some time in the bottle. Contains 54% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot. Another hit from a stalwart producer, and a Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Trefethen Family Vineyards, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley (California) 2017
By Rich Cook