Waterbrook Reserve Malbec 2019
Yes, you read correctly, Walla Walla and Malbec in the same sentence.
Established in 1984, John took the helm in 2005 after spending 2 years in a support role. John not only oversaw the construction of a stunning new wine-making facility and cellar door; he meticulously oversees every stage from the vine to the bottle to ensure the best possible results. With more than eighty 90+ scores and 100 Best Buy wines, to his credit, this only further draws attention to his precise approach to making wine.
As soon as you pull the cork you know this is Malbec. One sip will confirm this is classic textbook Malbec, albeit with a Walla Walla twist.
The nose is dominated by plums, dark fruits, and spices.
The palate emanates tightly woven layers of blackberries, dark raspberries, and plums with secondary notes of chocolate, vanilla/oak, and earthy notes. Velvet smooth entry onto the palate, nice depth and complexity with some sweetness showing up in the middle palate through to a nice lengthy finish.
This wine screams Cook Out with loads of red meats, pork, and chicken with BBQ Sauce.
This wine screams Cook Out with loads of red meats, pork, and chicken with BBQ Sauce. If you are not in the Grilling mood, then try Spaghetti Bolognese, Meat Lasagna, or Pepperoni Pizza.
It’s 2019 so a lot of the cellaring is done for you already. I would drink now over the next 2-4 years.
For those with a keen eye, my preference with Malbec is a Riedel Shiraz glass.
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