2022 The Estates Malbec, Oakville

New Release

$95

Total $95
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The 2022 Monastery Block Malbec was so dark and beautifully delicious we knew we had to feature it in this one-time blend. We added a small amount of Petit Verdot for a touch more power and complexity. The resulting wine is velvety with a fresh, juicy character.

Aromas: Ripe purple plum rounded out by notes of violet and toast
Flavors: Fresh blue and purple fruit with dark spice, violet, and nice oak
Body: Velvety and polished with a fresh, juicy character and dense, round tannins

ABV 14.8%

Vintage 2022

Varietal Malbec

Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley

98% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot

THE VINEYARD: The fruit for this wine came exclusively from our To Kalon Vineyard, which is located on prime benchland in the Oakville appellation. The well-drained, low-fertility soils and optimal sun exposure here enable the development of rich, complex flavors and impeccable phenolic maturity.

THE VINTAGE: The 2022 growing season was mild, dry, and very pleasant through August. Temperatures surged for a week in August. Our grape-growing and winemaking teams worked nonstop to keep the vines healthy and happy until temperatures cooled. The fruit was harvested by hand and the final blend was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (100% new).

Pts. James Suckling "A spicy, meaty, almost chewy red with deep fruit flavors, plenty of shaping tannins and a good sense of depth. It's the first varietal Malbec the winery has ever made. Full-bodied with good acidity and freshness, offering raspberry, black cherry, cedar and cumin flavors that make it distinctive. Drink now or hold." - Jim Gordon, January 2025