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Church & State Wines Malbec 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaLike the 2017 vintage, this is from Coyote Bowl Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench. A couple of changes have been made, though. This vintage is matured longer in barrel at 18 months instead of 12, and the alcohol is appreciably lower at 13.5%. The nose shows soft, confected plum and blueberry that is framed by sweet oak spices and chocolate. It's an approachable style that's round, soft, and medium-bodied, lacking the concentration or weight of the 2017 vintage, but with more brightness. Powdery, grippy tannins linger on the finish.Tasted: 06 August 2021Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:| BC | $64.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct |
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 129010UPC: 626990363095
