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Grand Reserve Hand Selected

2009 Napa Valley Malbec

The Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Hand Selected Malbec from the 2009 vintage showcases the richness and depth characteristic of Napa Valley wines. This red beauty is full-bodied, offering a remarkable presence on the palate with its vibrant fruit intensity that highlights notes of dark berries and plums. The acidity is bright and balanced, providing a refreshing lift that complements its lush fruit flavors. Tannins are notably firm, lending structure and age-worthy potential to this exceptional wine. Delightfully dry, this Malbec invites you to explore its complex layers while enjoying its warm, inviting character.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Off Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Napa Valley
Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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