2018 Malbec
Abundant sunlight and sandy soil make California's southern-most appellation, Temecula Valley, one of the best growing places for Malbec. 1968 Cellar’s 17-year-old Malbec grapes are charactered by dark skin and small berries, yielding a dark, full-bodied wine with tannin high in content but unbelievably smooth in mouth, aroma from dark-colored fruits such as black cherry, plum, blackberry, and blueberry. After 18 months of aging in French Oak barrels, the wine developed a smoky hint and aroma consist of cocoa, chocolate, coffee, leather, black pepper, and clove. This wine has a complex flavor structure and great aging potential.