| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $48.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-02-11 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Malbec , Merlot
Longboard Vineyards Mystos Malbec 2021 Review
Founder and winemaker Oded Shakked has a great quote on the homepage of the Longboard Vineyards website: “In winemaking, as in surfing, one learns to happily surrender to Nature. Control is an illusion, just remain humble and aware and react to what is given to you by the season.” This could be a lesson in life as well, but it really does apply to winemaking in this case. This Malbec hits the nose with savory, peppery aromas on first whiff. There are some toasted oak notes of vanilla and baking spices from time aging in French oak barrels, as well as wonderful, round fruit on the palate.
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