| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 15% |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-02-11 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Malbec , Merlot
Tower 15 Malbec 2021 Review
Pali Wine Co. is a wine collective based in Santa Barbara County that makes wines from across the Central Coast, like this Malbec from Paso Robles. Tower 15 is one-third of the collective and focuses on, “powerful, small lot, nuanced wines.” This Malbec is so metal (and not just because of the skull on the label) with deep dark and earthy on the nose with some nice wild berry fruit concentration. The palate has a good tannic grip around the edges, adding structure to the juicy fruit core.
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