2020Malbec
2020Malbec
The 2020 Tenor Malbec was crafted primarily from Champoux Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills AVA, and a small percentage from Scarline & Solaksen Vineyards in the Royal Slope AVA.
Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one or two clusters per shoot for maximum concentration. The fruit was then hand-harvested in the early mornings in October.
Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and then fermented in 100% French oak barrel. The free-run wine was then cellared for 21 months in 78% new French oak and 22% used French oak. The resulting 9 barrels were bottled in July 2022, producing only 211 cases.
Tasting Notes
Dark cherry in the glass with aromas of black plum, cardamom, vanilla bean and bone broth. The palate shows blackcap raspberry, cigar box, chocolate orange and chalky minerality. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with chalky tannins and ample structure. A focused, linear finish shows bright red cherries and a pleasant acidity.
Labeled Appellation
Varietal Composition
100% Malbec
Alcohol
14.7%
Cases Produced
211
Drinkability
Now - 2036
Awards & Accolades
"Notes of dark spices, peppercorns, blue plums and blueberries. Some crushed stones and orange peel, too. Full, layered and creamy with silky tannins and delicious blue-fruited character. Mellow and velvety finish."
92 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com