Michel-Schlumberger (Benchland Wine Estate)

Dry Creek Valley Malbec

9.11 ratings
-no pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Ming L
9.1

I really like the few Napa Valley Malbec I’ve tasted. This Sonoma Malbec is of high quality as well.

Aromas of crushed blackberry, plum, cedar, violet, black pepper, and hint of smoke meat. The palate is dense yet structured, with firm, grainy tannins and a solid acidic spine, finishing long with a distinct rocky minerality.

I really like the few Napa Valley Malbec I’ve tasted. This Sonoma Malbec is of high quality as well.

Aromas of crushed blackberry, plum, cedar, violet, black pepper, and hint of smoke meat. The palate is dense yet structured, with firm, grainy tannins and a solid acidic spine, finishing long with a distinct rocky minerality.

Jul 26th, 2026