2019 HENDRY BLOCK 14 NAPA VALLEY MALBEC
2019 HENDRY BLOCK 14 NAPA VALLEY MALBEC, CALIFORNIA.
From the Winemaker: "Dense, glass-coating purple color with violet at the rim. Leather, fragrant fruit, tea and spice in the initial aromatic profile. With air, some of the more earthy elements recede, and brown sugar adds a sweet note to the complex mix. Lovely, soft entry, broad and even palate impression, with bittersweet and dried blueberry fruit. Moderately dense and structured. Gentle, fine-grained tannins. Bittersweet, baking-chocolate finish. Pair with simple grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom and beef stew, or crispy duck pancakes."
About: Today, the Hendry family has been continuously farming the ranch for more than 75 years. Portions of what is today the Hendry Ranch were some of the first vineyards planted in Napa. Pioneering winemakers Frederick and John Sigrist began planting in 1859 and soon had one of the most extensive vineyards in Napa. By 1880, the ranch was owned by George Barth and John Buhman, and all of the available land was planted to grapevines. For Napa, the planting boom of the late 1800’s was followed by an equally severe bust-- phylloxera.
The Hendry Vineyard is located on bench lands west of the town of Napa. The vines grow on thin, stony clay soil between 200 and 300 feet above sea level. Morning fog and strong afternoon breezes from San Pablo Bay moderate the climate. The 3.05 acres of Block 14 were planted in 1995. Fermented in barrel and aged 15 months in French oak barrels, approximately 40% of which were new. Deep, dark fruit, bay leaf and high-toned toast and cinnamon stick aromas on the nose. Dense mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, becoming silkier with air exposure, highlighting the deep blackberry fruit and dried fruit flavors. Robust tannins and a little acidic brightness in the long finish. Decanting will allow more of the soft floral, herbal and deep berry aromas to emerge. The tannins in this wine will make a terrific foil for richer cuts of beef and game, a garlicky rack of lamb, pot roasts and stews, maybe even a big juicy burger with sautéed mushrooms.
From the Winemaker: "Dense, glass-coating purple color with violet at the rim. Leather, fragrant fruit, tea and spice in the initial aromatic profile. With air, some of the more earthy elements recede, and brown sugar adds a sweet note to the complex mix. Lovely, soft entry, broad and even palate impression, with bittersweet and dried blueberry fruit. Moderately dense and structured. Gentle, fine-grained tannins. Bittersweet, baking-chocolate finish. Pair with simple grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom and beef stew, or crispy duck pancakes."
About: Today, the Hendry family has been continuously farming the ranch for more than 75 years. Portions of what is today the Hendry Ranch were some of the first vineyards planted in Napa. Pioneering winemakers Frederick and John Sigrist began planting in 1859 and soon had one of the most extensive vineyards in Napa. By 1880, the ranch was owned by George Barth and John Buhman, and all of the available land was planted to grapevines. For Napa, the planting boom of the late 1800’s was followed by an equally severe bust-- phylloxera.
The Hendry Vineyard is located on bench lands west of the town of Napa. The vines grow on thin, stony clay soil between 200 and 300 feet above sea level. Morning fog and strong afternoon breezes from San Pablo Bay moderate the climate. The 3.05 acres of Block 14 were planted in 1995. Fermented in barrel and aged 15 months in French oak barrels, approximately 40% of which were new. Deep, dark fruit, bay leaf and high-toned toast and cinnamon stick aromas on the nose. Dense mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, becoming silkier with air exposure, highlighting the deep blackberry fruit and dried fruit flavors. Robust tannins and a little acidic brightness in the long finish. Decanting will allow more of the soft floral, herbal and deep berry aromas to emerge. The tannins in this wine will make a terrific foil for richer cuts of beef and game, a garlicky rack of lamb, pot roasts and stews, maybe even a big juicy burger with sautéed mushrooms.
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