RESILIENCE IN THE VINEYARD

Vintage 2021 delivered superb results. Spring was marked by occasional rains, which brought welcome soil saturation, and cooler temperatures, allowing fruit to mature at a steady pace. Summer helped the grapevines ripen completely and conditions continued to be almost ideal throughout August and September. The warm days and cool nights of the fall season allowed gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times, promising fruit of the highest quality with structural beauty. With a slightly later harvest and a smaller crop yield, fruit was picked at its peak, for a small yet mighty vintage promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

FROM THE CELLAR

“We are one of Napa’s largest Malbec growers, and this Mount Veeder-grown Malbec is one of our most sought after Small Block Series wines. The 2019 Malbec has an inky, dark color that lends itself to aromas of warm blackberry pie and lavender, followed by vanilla and licorice. The soft, supple entry complements the vibrant flavors of forest fruits with a cocoa backbone. An elegant tannin structure rounds out the brooding finish.”
–Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

CURATED CULINARY PAIRING

Pair with duck, squab and pork, sweet onions, leafy greens, rainbow chard, Bloomsdale spinach, heirloom tomatoes and grain mustard. Young Gouda cheese.

- Chad Hendrickson, Executive Chef