| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Type: | Medium Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Malbec |
| Appellation: | Yolo County |
| Acid: | .65 |
| PH: | 3.96 |
| Alcohol %: | 13.5 |
Tasting Notes:
The Malbec is grown on the Matchbook Vineyard in the Dunnigan Hills. This warm, dry growing region brings out the juicy red apple and cranberry flavors of the grape. Cabernet Sauvignon from both the Chalk Hill and Lake County appellations adds depth and structure as well as some cocoa spiciness to the wine. We added Syrah from our Matchbook vineyard for its raspberry and black cherry notes. This is a fun wine with lots of character and easy to enjoy. Great with pizzas and pastas and, of course, anything grilled on the barbeque.
Winemaker Notes:
Our malbec grapes grown in our Matchbook Vineyard were harvested on October 1 in three separate lots. All three came in at 25 degrees Brix and two of the lots were fermented with native yeast. We pressed off the skins at dryness and barrel aged the fermented wine for 16 months in French and American oak barrels. We blended a little cabernet sauvignon and syrah to improve mouth feel and increase depth.
Production:
2,250 cases produced
Other Notes:
Blend: 76% Malbec, 16%Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah