Today we are trying a Malbec from the US… particularly Sonoma County, California.  I do a little story time on this specific 2018 Malbec and the Bradford Mountain Vineyard regarding these grapes.  I was feeling the story time and touched on “suitcase clones” which was a huge movement in the 80’s with Americans bringing back clones from Europe. Honestly, the 80's were wild LOL but we loved their wines/clones so why not bring a few back to create some great wines over here (…am I right?). 

 

Sit back, grab your glass and enjoy another episode of Sip & Grow with me.

 

 

1:55 - Malbec from Sonoma County, CA

2:25 - Story behind their Malbec vines

3:20 - Story time the Nicole way

4:50 - Aging process for this Malbec

5:30 - Oak barrels

6:45 - “Suitcase clones” and the history behind it

9:50 - Clearing out any diseases from foreign clones

10:55 - Pour wine in glass

12:10 - Elevate your tasting notes

13:55 - Taste the wine

16:18 - What food I would pair this wine with

 

 

 

Today’s Wine: 2018 Malbec Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard $40 

https://www.petersonwinery.com/product/Malbec-2018--Bradford-Mountain-Estate-Vineyard 

 

 

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