Condensed and dark on the bouquet, with initial hard, cheesy aromas giving way to herbal berry scents that suggest thyme and rosemary. The palate is soft and chubby, with just enough structure to make the earthy, ripe berry flavors taste better than simply big and bulky. Finishes with a light espresso bitterness.

Wine Tasting Notes:
The wine has a deep ruby color and is viscous, but not syrupy. On the nose are scents of red raspberry, blackberry, boysenberry, oak, and spice. The mouth feel is very luscious with bursting blackberry and red raspberry on the front, followed by cocoa powder, but just before it gets bitter like cocoa powder does, the mild oak and supple tannins round out the wine.

Producer: Antigal
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Region: Sonoma County, California
Vintage: 2008

Rating:
Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points

Food Pairing:
Roasted meats, grilled, full flavored red meats