Country: US / Thérèse Vineyards Dos Niñas Vineyard
Variety: Malbec California
Winery: Martin Ranch / Santa Clara Valley
If this delicious bottling is any indication, this region is prime for Malbec. Aromas of grape soda, black slate, turned loam, blueberry and purple flowers make for a nicely even nose, and the palate is rich and full with balanced tannins. The juicy flavors include black cherries, plums, cassis and blueberry extract, to which crushed, dried herbs give necessary nuance.