Homewood Winery, Malbec 2018, El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, Central Valley, CA

This wine is like a gold nugget in the riverbed. Far from being an average Malbec, with a medium body, aromas of black octopus’ ink, pencil sharpener, and graphite. Very mineral and elegant, it is quite tender and delicate, which it can accompany Italian sausages and French Fries no problem.

COUNTRY: USA

STATE: California

APPELLATION (AVA): Sierra Foothills

REGION: Central Valley

SUBREGION: El Dorado County

VINTAGE: 2018

GRAPES: Malbec

SOIL: Mixed soil, clay, rock, sand

PRACTICE: Sustainable

VINIFICATION: Neutral French oak

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Medium garnet-ruby

BODY: Medium to full

TASTE: Dry

TANNINS: Light

PRIMARY AROMAS: Cherry pie, black fruit, red meat, black dry charcoal

FLAVOR: Dark fruits, savory, smoky

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: Pair with a charcuterie plate.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Homewood Winery 

Homewood Winery is an artisan, handcrafted, and small-batch winery located in Carneros, Sonoma, owned and operated by David Homewood, who is the pure definition of a “Author winemaker.” David is originally from Illinois, though he moved to California in the late 70s and produced his first vintage in 1983. His very distinctive style and his sense of "terroir wine" have made him an exceptional being who, for forty years, has never compromised his quality for the sake of commerce, or ever suffered from "Parker Syndrome". Homewood Winery is the perfect example of excellent wines that remain at more-than-reasonable prices.