Secret Ingredient Malbec 2020
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/ 750 ml
Licorice, fennel, black pepper, and tobacco leaf. The palate has a dense sweet floral core to go alongside the earthy richness and a medley of spices of cinnamon and ginger. Long luscious tannins shine through with the fresh uplifting acidity to make you reach for another sip.
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Secret Ingredient Malbec 2020
About this wine
Tasting Notes
Licorice, fennel, black pepper, and tobacco leaf. The palate has a dense sweet floral core to go alongside the earthy richness and a medley of spices of cinnamon and ginger. Long luscious tannins shine through with the fresh uplifting acidity to make you reach for another sip.
Serving Instructions
- Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature.
Glassware
- Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
- pecorino, gamey proteins like lamb, braised red meats or bbq beef ribs, roasted lentils, crimini mushrooms
Cheese Pairings
- Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Winemaker Notes
This vintage had half the average rainfall and cooler spring temperatures which created concentration, depth, and substantial density in the fruit.
Winemaker
Abby Watt
Aging
18 months
Barrel
50% New French Oak
Harvest Date
9/25/2020-9/29/2020
pH
3.8
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6.5 g/L
ABV
14.4
Bottled
05/15/2022
Case Production
320
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Winemaker Notes
This vintage had half the average rainfall and cooler spring temperatures which created concentration, depth, and substantial density in the fruit.
Winemaker
Abby Watt
Aging
18 months
Barrel
50% New French Oak
Harvest Date
9/25/2020-9/29/2020
pH
3.8
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6.5 g/L
ABV
14.4
Bottled
05/15/2022
Case Production
320
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