100% Malbec grown at an altitude of 1600 meters in volcanic soil. This is not your average run of the mill South American Malbec. This Chilean wine is richly blueish red in color that streaks the glass with its viscous 14.5 ABV, medium plus body.
The nose is floral, herbal, and spicy. On the palate the pepper leads, accompanied by fresh red fruit, wood and nuts. The tannins are smooth and the finish is long.
This wine is stellar and it is not done improving, as the oak notes will develop into tertiary flavors. I have more that I will save and comment on later. Vive Chile!!!
93+ points — 2 years ago
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, plum skin, dried plum, blackberry jam, raisin, green pepper; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; quite concentrated and complex, balanced — 3 years ago
Cherry, oyster and some herbs on the nose...honestly unlike any bouquet I've experienced so far and in a very good way! Needs some time to open up but once it's opened it's exquisite. 2 thumbs up! Will keep some to enjoy 5 years from now! — 2 years ago
Very light, not too earthy Pinot — 3 years ago
Nice cab !!
Great flavor — 3 years ago
At the Warm Spring Inn date night after spa day — 2 years ago
Taste gets you on — 3 years ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Right inbetween a nice NZ and a nice Sancerre. Great value. — 23 days ago