Malbec Petit Verdot
2023

Malbec Petit Verdot

Chalk Hill Estate

Chalk Hill

This wine boldly marries Malbec withPetit Verdot. The Malbec comes from our Estate West vineyard located on a contiguous piece of property just across Chalk Hill Road from the winery. These west-facing sites feature clay, rock and loam soils produce wines that are well-balanced with great structure.

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Tasting Notes

Our 2023 Malbec-Petit Verdot is a deep, rich color in the glass. It opens with cedar, sage, blueberry, vanilla, baking spice, and earthy forest floor aromas. On the palate, black tea, black currant, elderberry, licorice and plum flavors are interwoven with a plush tannin structure.

Wine Data

Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 15%
Acid: 6.0 g/L
pH: 3.8
Composition: 87% Malbec, 13% Petit Verdot

  • 2021

    Our 2022 Malbec-Petit Verdot opens with a lovely bouquet of leather, blueberry, cedar, tobacco, violet, and sage. The palate entry is soft initially, developing layers of intricacy with hazelnut, vanilla, and mocha. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 10+ years.

This wine boldly marries 87% Malbec with 13% Petit Verdot. The Malbec comes from our Estate West vineyard located on a contiguous piece of property just across Chalk Hill Road from the winery. These west-facing sites feature clay, rock and loam soils that are perfect for Malbec.

The 2023 vintage delivered abundant rainfall, ending years of drought conditions. Cool temperatures through spring and summer allowed for extended hangtime and full flavor development. Our 2023 Malbec-Petit Verdot is a deep, rich color in the glass. It opens with cedar, sage, blueberry, vanilla, baking spice, and earthy forest floor aromas. On the palate, black tea, black currant, elderberry, licorice and plum flavors are interwoven with a plush tannin structure. This wine will continue to develop in bottle for the next 10+ years.