Napa Cellars Malbec 2017
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Malbec
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 27, 2017
Acid
T.A.: 0.58 g / 100ml
Aging
100% French oak (53% new), 22 months
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Napa Cellars 2017 Malbec is a sophisticated wine that delivers aromas of dark plum,
black raspberry and floral notes with a hint of fennel and vanilla characteristics. Lush
flavors of dark plum, dark ripe cherries and a hint of sage are complemented with soft
tannins up front with some dryness on the finish. For a decadent meal, pair with chicken
drumsticks drizzled with Asian barbecue sauce or chili-rubbed steak.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes for the Napa Cellars 2017 Malbec are sourced mostly from Coombsville, Napa
Valley, on Vichy Avenue across from Vichy Elementary. The climate in Coombsville is
ideal for growing Malbec as the vines gain relatively high amounts of sun and heat in
order to mature, especially because of the Malbec grapes’ thick skin. The vines produce
fruit with layers of complexity resulting in wines with earthy minerality and exceptional,
natural acidity.
Production Notes
Once harvested, the fruit is carefully sorted, de-stemmed and gently crushed. To enhance
color and flavor, extensive seed removal occurs and délestage procedures are incorporated
during the 18 day maceration period. This process helps to release the aromatic characters
to create full, round tannins. After fermentation, the wine is aged in 100% French oak
barrels, 53% of which was new, for 22 months.
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