2015 Priest Ranch Malbec
Block 81
only 21 cases produced
WINEMAKING
Our 2015 Malbec | Block 81 was handpicked, sorted, and fermented naturally, then aged for 24 months in 40% new French oak barrels and 60% once-used French oak barrels.
HARVEST NOTES
Everything about the 2015 vintage was early, from bud break in early March to harvest. The warm summer days and lighter than normal yield accelerated the start of harvest. The fruit for this barrel was harvested on September 15th, 2015.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Malbec
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Somerston Estate
Harvest Date
Harvested fruit on Sept 15th
Aging
24 months in 40% new French Oak, 60% once used French Oak barrels
Bottling Date
October 1, 2019
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Block 81 Malbec is a dark-colored, medium-bodied wine with well-rounded tannins. This wine starts with spicy notes of vanilla and black pepper, before hints of dark berries, plum and figs fill your palate. Notes of coffee and molasses can also be detected on the flavorful finish.
Vineyard Notes
The historic Priest Ranch is now part of the Somerston Estate, a significant property totaling 1,615 acres, with 222 acres planted to hillside vineyards. Dramatic elevations of the vineyards define and distinguish the estate, ranging from 800 ft to 2,400 ft above sea level. In 2015, the grapes for this wine were chosen from hillside Block 81.
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