Rating 91
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2014
Appellation
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.9%
Price $55.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2024-02-20

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Steak Dinner, Wine And Cheese Night

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Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Malbec

Viluko Vineyards Malbec 2014 Review

An age-worthy Malbec? From Sonoma? Yep. Most Malbecs on the market today are plush and fruit-forward, lacking the structure for long-term aging. But this impressive wine from 2014 is still singing 10 years later. It has vibrant red fruit notes on the nose, with intense flavors of stewed plums and strawberries on the palate. There are hints of cedar, sandalwood, and a crisp minerality as well. Bright acidity and grippy tannins provide a great structure to the wine, making it great for food pairings.

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Viluko Vineyards Malbec 2014
An age-worthy Malbec? From Sonoma? Yep. Most Malbecs on the market today are plush and fruit-forward, lacking the structure for long-term aging. But this impressive wine from 2014 is still singing 10 years later. It has vibrant red fruit notes on the nose, with intense flavors of stewed plums and strawberries on the palate. There are hints of cedar, sandalwood, and a crisp minerality as well. Bright acidity and grippy tannins provide a great structure to the wine, making it great for food pairings.

Reviewed On: 02-20-2024
91
POINTS
Viluko Vineyards Malbec 2014
An age-worthy Malbec? From Sonoma? Yep. Most Malbecs on the market today are plush and fruit-forward, lacking the structure for long-term aging. But this impressive wine from 2014 is still singing 10 years later. It has vibrant red fruit notes on the nose, with intense flavors of stewed plums and strawberries on the palate. There are hints of cedar, sandalwood, and a crisp minerality as well. Bright acidity and grippy tannins provide a great structure to the wine, making it great for food pairings.

Reviewed On: 02-20-2024