Rating 94 2022 Top 50  
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Southern Oregon
Oregon
USA
ABV 12.6%
Price $30.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2022-11-16

Perfect For

Chilled Red Cravings, Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines

Drink If You Like

Dolcetto, Malbec , Merlot

Division Winemaking Company Malbec "Côt" 2018 Review

A former banker and a winemaker with experience in French vineyards walk into a winery. Well, they actually began one. Co-founders Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris are true earth nerds. They are attuned to the power and vulnerability of nature and attempt to harness that in their wine. This Rouge Valley Malbec (Called "Côt" as a nod to the variety’s original home in Southwest France) is a symphony of awesome with aromas that cannot be denied and that dance together, sharing the stage. Mint, Rhubarb (like the pie), cola, and cinnamon are all present and accounted for as well as an earthy soil vibe. The palate is soft but chewy with added cedar notes. A great American wine.

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Division Winemaking Company Malbec "Côt" 2018
A former banker and a winemaker with experience in French vineyards walk into a winery. Well, they actually began one. Co-founders Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris are true earth nerds. They are attuned to the power and vulnerability of nature and attempt to harness that in their wine. This Rouge Valley Malbec (Called "Côt" as a nod to the variety’s original home in Southwest France) is a symphony of awesome with aromas that cannot be denied and that dance together, sharing the stage. Mint, Rhubarb (like the pie), cola, and cinnamon are all present and accounted for as well as an earthy soil vibe. The palate is soft but chewy with added cedar notes. A great American wine.

Reviewed On: 08-09-2022
94
POINTS
Division Winemaking Company Malbec "Côt" 2018
A former banker and a winemaker with experience in French vineyards walk into a winery. Well, they actually began one. Co-founders Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris are true earth nerds. They are attuned to the power and vulnerability of nature and attempt to harness that in their wine. This Rouge Valley Malbec (Called "Côt" as a nod to the variety’s original home in Southwest France) is a symphony of awesome with aromas that cannot be denied and that dance together, sharing the stage. Mint, Rhubarb (like the pie), cola, and cinnamon are all present and accounted for as well as an earthy soil vibe. The palate is soft but chewy with added cedar notes. A great American wine.

Reviewed On: 08-09-2022