Red

Martin Ranch Thérèse Vineyards Dos Niñas Vineyard Malbec (Santa Clara Valley)

Martin Ranch

Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
United States
Region
Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Clara Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

churrasco · carne assada · cordeiro · ensopado · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 201487 pts

    Prominent crushed gravel and stone notes meet leather and dust on the nose of this very earthy bottling, which shows a bit of blackberry as well. The palate is redolent with potpourri flavors and incredibly floral, with plum as the dominant fruit.

  • 201390 pts

    Cracked pepper, dried blueberries, dried violets and strong bay-leaf aromas show prominently on the nose of this bottling from the southern stretches of the Bay Area. There is solid depth to the flavors, with dill, fennel and a savory, peppery teriyaki element spicing up the bla…

  • 201293 pts

    If this delicious bottling is any indication, this region is prime for Malbec. Aromas of grape soda, black slate, turned loam, blueberry and purple flowers make for a nicely even nose, and the palate is rich and full with balanced tannins. The juicy flavors include black cherrie…