Our 2022 Malbec Reserve from Scooteney Flats Vineyard in Red Mountain delivers a powerful expression of mountainside fruit. Bursting with dark blackberry and plum, it’s accented by floral violet notes and hints of cocoa. Aged 14 months in French oak, this wine reveals structured tannins and earthy depth, culminating in a bold, lingering finish.
Tasting Notes: Ripe pomegranate, black cherry, subtle violet aromas
Aging: 14 months in French oak (20% new, 20% second-use, 60% neutral)
ABV: 14.9%
Complex Flavor Profile: Dark blackberry, plum, and cocoa are woven together with subtle violet florals, offering a deep and textured tasting experience.
Balanced Structure: Red Mountain’s warm days and cool nights cultivate bold tannins and fresh acidity, giving the wine both power and finesse.
Versatile Pairings: Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty vegetables, or aged cheeses—ideal for elevating any meal.
Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops: The wine's bold tannins and dark fruit harmonize beautifully with savory, roasted meats.
Smoked Portobello Mushrooms: Earthy and meaty, this vegetarian pairing draws out the Malbec’s deep, cocoa-driven notes.
Aged Manchego Cheese: The firm texture and nutty profile of Manchego enhances the wine’s structure and richness.
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
Our 2022 Malbec Reserve from Scooteney Flats Vineyard in Red Mountain delivers a powerful expression of mountainside fruit. Bursting with dark blackberry and plum, it’s accented by floral violet notes and hints of cocoa. Aged 14 months in French oak, this wine reveals structured tannins and earthy depth, culminating in a bold, lingering finish.
Complex Flavor Profile: Dark blackberry, plum, and cocoa are woven together with subtle violet florals, offering a deep and textured tasting experience.
Balanced Structure: Red Mountain’s warm days and cool nights cultivate bold tannins and fresh acidity, giving the wine both power and finesse.
Versatile Pairings: Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty vegetables, or aged cheeses—ideal for elevating any meal.
Tasting Notes: Ripe pomegranate, black cherry, subtle violet aromas
Aging: 14 months in French oak (20% new, 20% second-use, 60% neutral)
ABV: 14.9%
These grapes are sourced from the iconic Scooteney Flats Vineyard in the heart of Red Mountain AVA, near Benton City, WA, at an elevation of approximately 690 ft. The vineyard’s unique scooteney silt and warden loam soils, combined with Red Mountain’s intense sunlight and wide diurnal temperature swings, produce Malbec with exceptional concentration and structure. This site is renowned for yielding fruit with bold tannins, deep color, and age-worthy complexity—hallmarks of world-class Red Mountain Malbec.
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