Our Reserve wines are crafted by selecting the vineyard lots from throughout Sonoma County that offer the most generous fruit expression and ability to age. This Reserve Malbec bursts forth with generous aromas of blueberry pie vanilla and white pepper. The nose leads to a lush palate of jammy dark berries and huckleberries framed by sweet toasty oak and leading to a long, rich finish.

This wine is big, bold, and dense, packing abundant savory characters into the bouquet and palate. The first swirl of the glass reveals barrel spice, cigar box, leather, black cherry, and black raspberry. Rich layers of dark chocolate, mocha, and black tea coupled with soft acidity meld seamlessly, lingering long beyond the last sip.

A match made in wine heaven: Malbec and Merlot are just one of those blends that work so well on so many levels. The combination of flavors, textures and aromatics creates a wine that is delicious, age worthy and complex. The 2021 Malbec-Merlot with juicy bramble berry and bright cherry give this unique blend its diverse character. Lush dark fruit flavors give depth to the mid-palate and elegant tannins softly envelope the finish.

The 2021 Malbec offers a floral bouquet with black fruits, and graphite notes. The juicy entry leads to rich, full-bodied flavors of chocolate covered cherries and nutmeg nuance, supported by firm, robust tannins.

Our 2023 Malbec opens with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with notes of vanilla and sweet oak spice. The palate is plush and layered, offering dark berry characters with cassis and Santa Rosa Plum. The finish is soft and refined with integrated tannins and toasted oak spice.

Our 2021 Malbec is a savory and layered tribute to the varietal. Aromas of dark boysenberry cobbler, sun-ripened plum, and accents of violet and graphite lead to a rich, opulent palate. Hints of cigar box and cedar linger on the finish. Enjoy this wine with empanadas, asada with chimichurri, or roasted meat charcuterie.

The 2023 Alexander Valley Malbec offers an inviting aromatic profile of rich blueberry pie and warm vanilla. The palate is instantly juicy, delivering a medley of dark fruit flavors—specifically blueberry, boysenberry, and blackberry—layered with subtle spice notes. This full-bodied wine maintains a soft, plush texture throughout, culminating in a refined finish with a distinct hint of graphite. The vintage highlights the valley's ability to produce approachable yet structured Malbec, balancing fruit-forward intensity with a smooth mouthfeel.

The 2018 Reserve Malbec is a bold representation of the Sonoma County AVA. Upon opening, dark, brambly fruit aromas coupled with graphite, spice notes, black licorice, clove, and a hint of violet fill the nose. This wine is full-bodied and richly textured with soft acidity and velvety tannins. Pair with Manchego or blue cheese, smoked duck breast with cherry compote, or braised lamb shank. This wine is expected to continue to develop in bottle for the next 5-7 years with proper cellaring.

The 2022 Malbec opens with mouthwatering aromas of berry cobbler and pomegranate. On the palate, it has delicate tannin, juicy mouthfeel, and flavors of dark blackberry jam, red plum, and ribbons of cranberry fruit. This is the perfect wine for Thanksgiving dinner - beautiful, and approachable with moderate acidity.

The 2023 Malbec opens with bright red cherry, vanilla, toast, and an aroma reminiscent of powdered sugar with whiskey lactones. The palate is beautifully textured, offering layers of plum, cranberry, cedar, creamy fruit and lifting acidity

Our 2022 Malbec-Petit Verdot opens with a lovely bouquet of leather, blueberry, cedar, tobacco, violet, and sage. The palate entry is soft initially, developing layers of intricacy with hazelnut, vanilla, and mocha. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 10+ years.