2017 Red Rooster “Rare Bird Series” Reserve Malbec lamb sirloin brightness

brightness

This is the perfect summer wine with crisp and bright acidity but also great mouthfeel and floral components

Here is our leading candidate for Top Value Wine of 2022

223 cases designed by hand

The finish displays a good burst of minerality with a touch of saltines at the very end

2017 Red Rooster “Rare Bird Series” Reserve Malbec lamb sirloin brightnessA very well made medium body Malbec with 100% Naramata Bench Estate fruits. I detect some Argentinian style in this wine without being heavy and jammy, showcasing purity, terroir driven minerality and a great lengthy finish. The nose is filled with blackberry, cassis and violet. On the palate the first wave comes in with blueberry and dark cherry before turning to plum and black currants. Licorice, tobacco and smoke entertain most of the middle