2022 El Lasso Malbec (Wine Club Only)

$50.00
  • Blend: 75% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Merlot

  • Vineyard: Malbec – Tapteil Vineyard, Red Mountain AVA, Cabernet Sauvignon – Dubrul Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Petit Verdot – Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope AVA, Merlot - El Mochuelo Estate Vineyard, Lake Chelan AVA.

  • Harvested: Various dates in October 2022

  • Bottled: 09/24/24

  • Alcohol: 14.5%

  • pH: 3.85%

Fermented in open tank fermenters and then then aged for 21-month in 75% neutral, 25% new French Oak barrels.

Aromatics: Dark raspberry, sandalwood, and a hint of cloves.

Palate: Begins with dark fruit flavors and a hint of smoke.  The mid-palate has fine, grippy tannins, followed by a super long finish of bright acid, candied dark fruits, and tongue-coating tannins.

Color: Dark garnet

Food Pairings: Pork tenderloin, beef stew, stroganoff, and/or chocolate ice cream.

When to drink: : Ready now, but we think will improve with a year or two in bottle.  Should drink beautifully for another 5 to 7 years.

  • Blend: 75% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Merlot

  • Vineyard: Malbec – Tapteil Vineyard, Red Mountain AVA, Cabernet Sauvignon – Dubrul Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Petit Verdot – Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope AVA, Merlot - El Mochuelo Estate Vineyard, Lake Chelan AVA.

  • Harvested: Various dates in October 2022

  • Bottled: 09/24/24

  • Alcohol: 14.5%

  • pH: 3.85%

Fermented in open tank fermenters and then then aged for 21-month in 75% neutral, 25% new French Oak barrels.

Aromatics: Dark raspberry, sandalwood, and a hint of cloves.

Palate: Begins with dark fruit flavors and a hint of smoke.  The mid-palate has fine, grippy tannins, followed by a super long finish of bright acid, candied dark fruits, and tongue-coating tannins.

Color: Dark garnet

Food Pairings: Pork tenderloin, beef stew, stroganoff, and/or chocolate ice cream.

When to drink: : Ready now, but we think will improve with a year or two in bottle.  Should drink beautifully for another 5 to 7 years.