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2020 Robert Willis Reserve Malbec
Aromas of blueberry and boysenberry are balanced with notes of sweet tobacco. Violet and a hint of pepper add layers of complexity to the ripe fruit. This powerful, yet sleek Malbec has a firm tannin structure, robust fruit, and a long lingering finish.
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
blueberry, boysenberry, sweet tobacco, violet, pepper
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine is grown at our acclaimed Spice Cabinet Vineyard. Our Spice Cabinet Vineyard sits on a southeast slope above the Columbia River. The orientation of the block allows for morning sun exposure of the fruit, while avoiding the intense afternoon rays.
Production Notes
The grapes were harvested and sorted in the vineyards with our "Selective Harvester" to allow for maximum hangtime and flavor development. The fruit was not c rushed in order to preserve as much whole-berry as possible. We fermented the fruit in oak and open top fermenters. Both vessels received twice daily punch downs. The wine in the oak fermenter also received rack and returns. This technique is called délestage - removing all the juice from the vessel and returning it gently back on top of the grapes. After fermentation, the wine was drained, pressed, and barreled down for malolactic fermentation and aging. The wine was barrel-aged for 20 months in 75% new French oak.
Winemaker Notes
100% Malbec
Food Pairing Notes
bbq, beef, cheese, chicken, chocolate lamb, pork