Three Rivers 2010 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US /
Variety: Malbec Washington
Winery: Three Rivers / Columbia Valley (WA)

Once past a surprisingly minty open, this stiff and earthy Malbec tightens up into a Bordeaux-like cocoon. It’s an austere wine, that slowly reveals dark cassis fruit, dried herbs, and a finishing whiff of coconut. Give it plenty of breathing time, or decant.