Happy Saturday! I've been running around a bit today doing errands and now I am ready for a nice dinner and glass of wine! Tonight I've opened a bottle of wine I've been waiting for, and finally picked up in my Grand Rapids office last week. The 2017 Seven Hills McClellan Vineyard Malbec is a pure Malbec from the McClellan Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is shaping up!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with a bit of pitch at the center. A gentle swirl of the glass releases aromas of blackberry, leather, kirsch and dusty loam that just brings me back to a summer day in Walla Walla. Take a sip and you're greeted by a rush of black fruit, blackberry, cherry and mulberry that transition easily to some earthy mineral and classic spice notes midpalate. The tannins are well structured providing for a velvety smooth, dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it reaches a perfect crossroads between classic Malbet and bold Cabernet, a wine ideal for a big steak dinner! This wine would pair well with steaks and chops, but also braised short ribs, lamb chops or venison. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with an uber prime ribeye that is reminiscent of wagyu, grilled rare along with some mashed potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise. Cheers!
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