Rating | 90 |
Style | Red |
Variety | Malbec |
Vintage | 2018 |
Appellation |
Umpqua Valley Southern Oregon Oregon USA |
ABV | 14.1% |
Price | $60.00 |
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Reviewed By | |
Reviewed | 2023-04-04 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Malbec , Merlot
Abacela East Hill Block Reserve Malbec 2018 Review
The Abacela story began with a scientific approach to finding the best spot in the U.S. to plant and make fine Tempranillo. Over 25 years later, after accomplishing this goal, they continue to grow and diversify with other varieties like Malbec. This is lauded as a great vintage for them and it shows. Nice concentration of fruit on the nose, showing depth before the first sip. The palate continues that concentration adding a nice tannic structure. It can still age for another year or so to soften the edges, but is drink really well now.
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