Crane Lake
Crane Lake Malbec
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
3.6
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Crane Lake Malbec is a rich and flavorful wine produced by Crane Lake Cellars, a renowned winery in California. The grapes for this wine are sourced from select vineyards in the Mendoza region of Argentina, known for its high altitude and ideal growing conditions. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including aging in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the final product. The result is a full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Crane Lake Malbec has an intense and bold nose of ripe dark fruit, cassis, and sweet oak.On the palate, there are flavors of blackberry jam, mocha, and toasty oak. The wine is full-bodied and well-rounded, with velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
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: Crane Lake
Region: California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States, and is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions. With its diverse topography, climate, and soil, California is a paradise for wine lovers.
The history of winemaking in California dates back to the 18th century, when Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards in the state. Since then, California has become one of the world's leading wine producers, with over 4,000 wineries and more than 100 different grape varieties.CUSTOMER RATING
3.6
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