Well, happy Saturday! It seems that since I reviewed the last vintage of tonight's wine last Father's day, I might be a couple months behind schedule! Oh well, it's been a hot summer and being a winter baby, I will excuse my lack of motivation in the heat and humidity (today it hit 90 degrees with 70% humidity today!). In any case, tonight's wine is the 2022 Seven Hills McClellan Estate Malbec, which if Malbec is involved surely means there is a hunk of beef waiting for me, so let's see how this wine is tasting!
.jpg "2022 Seven Hills McClellan Estate Malbec")
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a nice Malbec. A swirl of the glass reveals aromas of leather, black cherry, smoke and vanilla bean that beckon you to take your first sip. That sip is a rush of ripe berry and earthy complexity washing over your palate, starting with some dark cherry and blueberry intermingled with some vanilla bean and smoky oak that transition easily into some mineral notes of dusty limestone and hints of white pepper midpalate. The tannins are well structured but definitely background players in the long, smooth dry finish with just a hint of acidity at the end.
.jpg "Rare grilled ribeye, roasted hatch chiles, steamed Italian green beans and fresh corn on the cob")
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a wonderful example of what Washington can do with a varietal like Malbec. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from a wild mushroom risotto to braised lamb shank, grilled steak to fajitas. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled ribeye, along with some roasted hatch chiles, steamed Italian green beans and fresh corn on the cob. Cheers!
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