Hope & Grace

Napa Valley Malbec

9.24 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Charles still makes my favorite new world Malbec. Ten years old the better. But, the drink nicely young. Just lush, ruby, rich and elegant on the palate. Blackberries, black raspberries, glorious raspberries, dark cherries, some strawberries. Both light and dark colas/licorice. Dry brush, dark chocolate, rich dark soil, medium baking spices, caramel, some pepper, violets for days, great acidity and a very well balanced, polished finish that lasts minutes.

Charles still makes my favorite new world Malbec. Ten years old the better. But, the drink nicely young. Just lush, ruby, rich and elegant on the palate. Blackberries, black raspberries, glorious raspberries, dark cherries, some strawberries. Both light and dark colas/licorice. Dry brush, dark chocolate, rich dark soil, medium baking spices, caramel, some pepper, violets for days, great acidity and a very well balanced, polished finish that lasts minutes.

Jul 17th, 2023
Stuart Scheff

Blackberry, black cherry, oaky plum, soft tannins. That’s correct, only 20 barrels. What a shame !!! Very well done.

Blackberry, black cherry, oaky plum, soft tannins. That’s correct, only 20 barrels. What a shame !!! Very well done.

Aug 3rd, 2022
J Kuo
9.0

J had this 4 months ago

J had this 4 months ago

Dec 18th, 2023
Brian Carnahan

Brian had this 2 years ago

Brian had this 2 years ago

Mar 11th, 2022