Blend – 90% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Appellation – Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards – Southwind (Estate)
Wine Analysis
5.88 grams/L Total Acidity
3.86 pH
14.5% Alcohol
Techniques – 16 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling.
Oak Program – 32% new French oak
Production – 3,000 bottles
Retail Price – $45
UPC – 856589001071
Current & Past Scores
2016 – 92 Points, International Wine Report
2015 – 92 Points, International Wine Report
2014 – 92 Points, International Wine Report
2014 – 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2013 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2012 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2011 – 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker’s Notes
The 2017 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.