2007 Malbec Wine

Black velvet in the glass, the layer of flavors begins with ripe black cherry and boysenberry and continues with a touch of smoke and spice. It achieves that elusive combination of concentration, complexity and finesse. Great with foods like veal chops, duck with fruit sauces, beef, lamb, grilled or roasted chicken, and game birds.

Complex aromas of blackberry, cedar, forest floor, cocoa powder, pencil shavings, candied violet and cardamom spice emanate from the glass. On entry this wine is unctuous - flavors of black cherry, sweet vanilla, dark chocolate and plum combine with a viscous mid-palate texture; layers of fine grain tannins follow and crescendo into a forty-five second finish. Truly a dense, seamless ...

Characteristic cherry and chocolate light up the palate of this classic Sonoma County Merlot. Flavors of coffee and luscious plum in the mid palate solidify its structure and give it depth, while its round, generous tannins deliver a bold, lengthy finish.Blend: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec and 2% Petite Verdot

This is a huge wine. It is deep red violet with dark fruit aromas, firm structure,full-bodied, long finish. Excellent with rich spiced dishes, strong cheeses,roast or grilled meats, tuna, salmon and chocolate.