Winemaker Notes
Very ripe and dense, giving layers of fig, blueberry, and currant. Spicy French oak core with ample toast integrated with a richness that emerges into a lengthy fresh finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 Chacewater Malbec is lovely and persistent. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of red and black fruit and savory spices. Pair it with grilled hanger steak. (Tasted: October 25, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Located within the greater Clear Lake appellation, the Red Hills AVA is perhaps the hottest spot right now in Lake County for new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Recognizing the potential of its volcanic and obsidian heavy soils, many respected growers are flocking to the area. Andy Beckstoffer, a leader in escalating the quality and recognition of Napa Valley, has already invested heavily in the area.