Blend – 94% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Appellation – Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards – Southwind (Estate)
Wine Analysis
6.1 grams/L Total Acidity
3.84 pH
14.7% Alcohol
Techniques – 16 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling.
Oak Program – 32% new French oak, 68% neutral French oak.
Production – 3,840 bottles
Retail Price – $45
UPC – 856589001071
Current & Past Scores
2021 – 94 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2021 – 93 Points, Owen Bargreen
2021 – 91 Points, Vinous
2021 – 90 Points, Decanter
2019 – 92 Points, James Suckling
2018 – 92 Points, Owen Bargreen
2017 – 91 Points, Intl. Wine Report
Winemaker’s Notes The 2021 Malbec is a vineyard designate wine from our Southwind Vineyard Estate. This is an expressive wine where dark, earthy and herbal characteristics combine with the an array of fruit forward characteristics to yield a well-balanced, sophisticated Malbec. Southwind lies on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley, perched high on a ridge of ancient lava flows overlooking the beautiful Walla Walla Valley. The diversity in elevation and soil profiles make it an extremely special place to grow grapes.