Intense aromas of blackberry, black pepper, toasted oak and a hint of brown spice. In the flavor there’s raspberry and blackberry with vanilla and toasted oak from aging in small barrels. Berries, brown spice, and oak complexity continue in a long finish.
Some of the greatest wines in California are a blend of various red grapes. The most successful blends follow the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot recipes of Bordeaux, but with even more intensity. These wines are typically luscious and strong with lots of ripe blackberry, black currant, and vanilla flavors.
Our Malbec pays homage to the spirit of the Gaucho, or, Argentinean cowboy. These were men who once roamed the plains hunting wild cattle and defending their freedom. Appropriately, the Sledgehammer Malbec has a strong, subtly complex flavor that pairs well with quality beef.
Ripe raspberry fruit adds maple, lavender, and plum, followed by a layer of coffee and currant and a note of eucalyptus. Finishes smooth