Red
Flood Family Vineyards Malbec
Santa Barbara County · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Barbara County · Central Coast
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
barbecue · grilled beef · pork · lamb · barbecue sauce
Rated vintages
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201184 pts
This Malbec is so dry, tannic and acidic that it's impossible to enjoy it on its own. There's a core of blackberries, but wow, what a tough wine. Decant it for a few hours and try it with barbecue.
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200791 pts
Very dry and tannic, a somewhat austere wine. But it has a deep core of blackberries and black currants along with a meatiness, like charred beef off the grill. Interesting and complex, for slow sipping with complex beef, pork and lamb dishes.
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200686 pts
Dark, tannic and full-bodied, this Malbec has deep flavors of blackberries, mulberries and dark chocolate. Feels a bit rustic, but will be nice with grilled meats smothered in barbecue sauce.