Red

Amber Knolls Vineyard Malbec

Cinnabar

Clear Lake · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec · Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Clear Lake
Appellation
Clear Lake
Alcohol
15%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · game · barbecue · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201087 pts

    A big, juicy, well-heeled Malbec, it holds dark blackberry flavor and dusty tannins. Swirling among the smoothness of the palate are rugged tobacco, tropical coconut and vanilla notes. The wine is structured and generously robust in every way.

  • 200989 pts

    An intensely dark and elegant Malbec, structured in firm tannins and complex in black almost-liqueur-like cherry, and a finish of herb, oak and mocha. A full-bodied and yet soft wine that is ready to drink now that is poised to get more interesting in time. A small percentage (1…

  • 200790 pts

    A super-dark, well integrated, gamy, ripe and tannic Malbec that opens well and dives straight into savory and peppery characteristics. The wine is an interesting, fruit-forward version of California Malbec from a vineyard more known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Big (15% alcohol) but…