August Briggs Winery Malbec
2021, Dry Creek Valley , Sonoma County, USA
August Briggs Winery Malbec
Malbec
August Briggs Winery
About the Wine
Malbec, with its origins entrenched in Bordeaux and more recently Argentina, has a home here in California, especially in the great Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma. Starting in 2021, our Malbec is now sourced from the incredible Forchini vineyard located in the upper reaches of Dry Creek Valley. We purchase their Malbec grapes from a younger block planted in the 1990’s and an incredible old vine block from the 1940’s. This old vine block is extremely rare as Malbec was not normally planted at that time, but the Forchini family became stewards of these and other old vine varietals when they purchased the property in 1962. The blend of the two blocks creates a seductive and impressive expression of pure Malbec.
Tasting Notes
Tinted in deep purple, it delivers black cherry, black currant, oak and blueberry aromas upon first swirl. A bold fruit profile of black cherry, cassis, and cocoa coats the palate with an extraordinarily balanced, full-bodied, and voluptuous texture. Brash yet integrated tannins lead to a refined finish, showcasing a balance between fruit and oak. A mere 125 cases produced, that's 5 barrels.