Winemaker Series Malbec 2021

Notes of coffee, cocao, sage, dark chocolate, and ripe fruit give this wine an impressive character and distinctive flavor. Bright fruit, spice, texture, and all of the tannin is a hallmark of the high elevation vineyards of Lake County. The dark fruits, old world characters and dried herbs come from the lower elevations of north Napa County.

Jeronimo and Carolina, our husband and wife winemaking team, came from the high elevations of Mendoza, Argentina. There they mastered the art of making exceptional Malbec. Having found a special block on our mountain estate vineyard, the two of them set to crafting this small lot with their passion and love for the grape. 

In 2021, we experienced mild spring weather and early blooms, followed by a heatwave from May to July. Despite the drought, our sheep helped retain soil moisture, resulting in an early harvest from August 12th to October 20th, producing small but highly concentrated berries. This vintage promises exceptional depth and intensity.