Put this in a tasting of 3 WA and 3 Argentinian malbecs. Super backward on opening with a Cahors-like wall of tannins. Decanted for four hours, at which point the fruit was monolithic blueberry with a touch of cement. I usually like NH wines but unfortunately this isn't a great effort.
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(Novelty Hill Malbec Stillwater Creek Vineyard Columbia Valley) Dark in color with a purple rim. Moderately aromatic with chocolate, spice, and cherry. The palate is full of cherry flavors with more tannic structure than is frequently found on this variety. 94% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Merlot. Aged 22 months in French (70%) and American oak (50% new). 14.4% alcohol. 401 cases produced.
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2/4/2016 - Chip & Susanne Likes this wine: 89 Points
Light but has good structure
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3/19/2014 - Motz wrote:
A straight forward, single-veined, oaky, WA Malbec.
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12/29/2013 - jmcmchi wrote:
Dark purple. Beautiful smoke aromas Soft dark fruit with bitter cherry on finish
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9/24/2013 - Neecies wrote: 86 Points
Put this in a tasting of 3 WA and 3 Argentinian malbecs. Super backward on opening with a Cahors-like wall of tannins. Decanted for four hours, at which point the fruit was monolithic blueberry with a touch of cement. I usually like NH wines but unfortunately this isn't a great effort.
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