Malbec Hendry Block 14

Each year, we pick each of our small blocks of the five Bordeaux varieties and ferment and barrel age them individually. Occasionally, we release them as very small quantity, single-varietal bottlings such as this one.

After cold-soaking and primary fermentation in stainless steel, the Malbec underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel and was aged 15 months in French oak barrels, approximately 40% of which are new each year.

Inky, deep purple. Opaque. Fragrant dark fruit, leather, spice and pine in the initial aromatics. Smooth entry, palate-coating but not overly heavy. Medium-bodied. Blueberries and cocoa on the palate. Fine-grained, moderate tannins. Bittersweet, baking-chocolate finish. Try with meaty flavors accented with herbs, like grilled lamb chops, steak with chimichurri or black bean chili.