2019 Buoncristiani Malbec Napa Valley

$79.95

Expect to find a dark purple color, intense black and blueberries, white pepper spice, violets, vanilla, toasty French oak, white chocolate, a broad mid palate with balanced acidity, depth of flavor, and a fleshy sexy round finish.

Varietal:
Malbec
Winemaker:
Jason Buoncristiani
Vintage:
2019
Aging:
20 months
Oak Treatment:
French Oak 75% New
Appellation:
Napa Valley
Total Varietal Composition %:
100% Malbec
Score Vinous:
93
SKU #:
1053143
Size:
750 ml Bottle
VN93

Vinous

The 2019 Malbec is one of my favorite wines in this range, as it so often is. Buoncristiani does a tremendous job in coaxing superb textural richness out of their Malbec while avoiding the jammy heaviness that is sometimes an issue with the Cabernets.