Happy Father's Day! It's been a relaxing day today, I had intended to do a bunch of chores around the house but decided instead to do laundry and catch up on my reading. I also did a bit of butchering, but more on that later. Tonight I've decided to open a bottle from one of my favorite Walla Walla wineries, the 2021 Seven Hills McClellan Estate Vineyard Malbec. This wine is a 100% Malbec from the McClellan Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington, so let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is an inky black at the center, with bright fuchsia along the edges, just as you'd expect from a nice Malbec. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of macerated cherry, blackberry and plum, with undertones of tobacco and clove. Take a sip and your palate is awash in ripe black fruit, blackberry, blueberry, marionberry and currant that ease up to some zesty white pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are well balanced, but not in your face, providing a nice base for the long smooth dry finish.
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Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's one of my favorite vintages of Seven Hills Malbec yet. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from spicy Mexican tacos to grilled steak. Tonight I am going full gaucho and enjoying this wine with a rare grilled picanha topped with a homemade chimichurri, along with grilled garlic scapes and asparagus. Cheers!
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