2022 Estate Malbec

This impressive Malbec was grown in a new vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley just east of Gilroy and is carefully tended by George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm this vineyard to maximize quality. The 2022 growing season was challenging starting with a two week plus heat wave with temperatures above 110 F. That was followed by weeks of below normal temperatures giving the vines a chance to recover.

Ripe boysenberry and vanilla and toasty oak lead off the aromas followed by jammy, mid-palette tannins in the mouth combined with good acidity, sweet tobacco and blackberry flavors. Pair with a nice rack of lamb chops.

Verde Estate Vineyard

This amazing vineyard was planted in 2010 and is located at the foothills of the southern Diablo Range. It produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to ensure the flavor was maintained.