J. Rickards, Malbec "Zanzi Curve Vines"

J. Rickards, Malbec "Zanzi Curve Vines" - 2023

750 mL
Item # 54142

An alluring red wine made from Malbec. Full-bodied and plush on the palate with a tannic streak that will pair well with grilled steak. Aged for 30 months in a blend of both French (30% new) and American oak casks. An exceptional bottle from Jim and Eliza Rickards.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2023
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-Region
Sonoma
Appellation/Village
Alexander Valley
Producer
J. Rickards Winery
Grape Variety
Malbec
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California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Malbec

Known as Côt throughout much of France, Malbec is the dark-skinned variety that put Argentinian wine on the map - and likewise, Argentinian Malbec saved the grape from near obscurity. The Cahors appellation in France still relies on Malbec to distinguish many of its wines, but the area is exceptional in this regard. As the grape can be quite difficult to cultivate, it has become far less popular over the years, even in its Bordeaux home. Its South American renaissance has ensured, however, that...

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Alexander Valley

Cyrus Alexander, for whom the Alexander Valley is named, planted the region's first vineyard in 1846. Situated at the top of Sonoma County, with about 15,000 acres of highly-prized vineyards, today’s Alexander Valley encompasses a variety of microclimates, supporting a wide-range of grape varieties. While Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme on the gravelly terrain of the valley floor, the region also produces notable Chardonnays, Zinfandels, Merlots, and Sauvignon Blancs. Even some cooler-climate...

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