| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $75.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-02-20 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Dinner With The Parents, Holiday Meals, Steak Dinner
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot , Petit Verdot
Brandlin Estate Malbec 2019 Review
This Napa Valley Malbec lives up to the region's reputation. It's bold and full-bodied with plush, concentrated fruit and a hefty dose of oak. The nose brings notes of black currants, plums, and black cherries that carry over to the palate with added hints of cedar, vanilla, and cocoa. It has a firm tannic structure, but lands soft and silky on the finish. If you usually gravitate toward Napa Cab, switch it up next time with this impressive Malbec.
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