Red

Chacewater Malbec (Red Hills Lake County)

Chacewater

Red Hills Lake County · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
United States
Region
Red Hills Lake County
Appellation
Red Hills Lake County
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro · carnes vermelhas

Rated vintages

  • 201390 pts

    Dark color and black fruit aromas set the expectation for a big wine, but this is remarkably well-balanced, poised and smooth. Its black cherry and blackberry flavors are satifying, dry and not overripe, and its hints of cocoa add delicious complexity.

  • 201292 pts

    Deep color, firm tannins and a fine-grained texture set this wine apart. It smells fresh and sophisticated, with bright cranberry and rich black-cherry notes shaded by cinnamon and nutmeg. This should stand up to the richest rack of lamb and age well, too. It's tempting to drink…

  • 200984 pts

    Smelling of coconut on the nose, this Malbec is good, like a big mouthful of cherry pie.