Chalk
Hill Winery is located in the Chalk Hill AVA, situated between the cooler
Russian River Valley and the warmer Alexander Valley, giving this winery a
breadth of grape growing opportunities. Their ’16 Red shows this well. Supple
and nearly velvety in texture, this wine is smooth and quiet in nature. Comprised
of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Malbec, and smaller portions of Petite Verdot
and Merlot, it offers subtle black cherry, red raspberry, plum, blackberry with
side notes of herbal grasses, light tobacco, and mocha. The oak aging of 20
months in all French oak (55% was new) makes the wood apparent, but supportive
and properly balanced. Part of that is due to the stainless steel fermentation
and not barrel. Bottled in June 2018 this drinks quite well now, but will also
drink well over the next decade.
ORIGIN:
Chalk Hill AVA, Sonoma, California
ALCOHOL: 15.2%
PRICE: $70
(750ML)
SCORE: 90 POINTS
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