James Cole

Napa Valley Malbec

9.23 ratings
9.31 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
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose; sweet dark currants, dark plums, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, vanilla, touch sweet tar, anise and fresh & decayed violets. The mouthfeel is fresh, rich, elegant and meatier than Charles made 14 & prior. Nice dark currents, creamy; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries & black plum. Dry powdery tannins, crushed dry rock powder, vanilla, some leather, underbrush, crushed volcanic minerals, violets, lavender, nice acidity and rich, round polished finish.

On the nose; sweet dark currants, dark plums, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, vanilla, touch sweet tar, anise and fresh & decayed violets. The mouthfeel is fresh, rich, elegant and meatier than Charles made 14 & prior. Nice dark currents, creamy; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries & black plum. Dry powdery tannins, crushed dry rock powder, vanilla, some leather, underbrush, crushed volcanic minerals, violets, lavender, nice acidity and rich, round polished finish.

Sep 9th, 2017
Jack Clennon

Had to rate this high as it’s the smoothest Malbec I can remember tasting. As good as it was in the tasting room! Highly recommended.

Had to rate this high as it’s the smoothest Malbec I can remember tasting. As good as it was in the tasting room! Highly recommended.

Aug 22nd, 2018
Rachael A

Rachael had this 7 years ago

Rachael had this 7 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2018