Basalt Cellars
Basalt Cellars Malbec
Red wine
3.5
Expert Rating
0.0
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Basalt Cellars, a small family-owned winery in Washington State's Columbia Valley, produces this Malbec. The vineyard's unique basalt rock formations lend a distinctive minerality to the wine. Careful grape selection, fermentation, and aging in oak barrels enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting Malbec is bold and full-bodied, highlighting flavors of dark fruit, spice, and a delicate touch of vanilla.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Basalt Cellars Malbec exudes elegance with intense aromas of ripe blackberry and dark cherry.It features additional notes of plum, dried blueberry, sweet tobacco, chocolate, and a hint of vanilla on the nose. The palate reveals a full-bodied, well-balanced wine with a smooth, velvety texture. Dark fruit, spice, and earthy tones harmonize seamlessly in this oak-aged style Malbec, culminating in a long, lingering finish enriched with hints of spice and dark chocolate. The integrated tannins provide a pleasing structure to the wine.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Basalt Cellars
Region: Washington State
Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the United States, after California. The state has over 1,000 wineries and 70 grape varieties, with a focus on premium wine production. The wine industry in Washington State has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of wineries increasing from just 19 in 1981 to over 1,000 today. The state's diverse geography and climate allow for a wide range of wine styles to be produced, from crisp white wines to full-bodied reds.CUSTOMER RATING
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