2021 Messer

70% Malbec, 30% Cab Franc

90 Points - Wine Spectator
"Dense and succulent, offering wild blackberry, espresso and tobacco flavors up front on a thick frame, with hints of bittersweet chocolate, sage and rosemary that linger on the long finish alongside notes of black pepper. Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2036. 543 cases made." MaryAnn Worobiec, Senior Editor, Napa Bureau Chief

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One of the most surprising aspects of the Calcareous Vineyard has been it’s ability to successfully produce a wide range of varietals. Our Estate Malbec and Cabernet Franc have always been cellar favorites, and blending the two produces a genuinely stunning expression of our site. The name Messer is in honor of our founders Lloyd and Dana, who’s family name means sword in German.

Tasting Notes
Dark, inky purple in the glass while exuding classic Malbec notes of plum, leather and slight hints of cocoa. Velvety smooth upfront on the palate with juicy flavors of blackberry, cherry and slight hints of Cab Franc menthol. The mid-palate only gains in richness with perfectly round tannins and subtle oak complementing each other. Elegant acidity prevents the finish from being cloying, allowing this overall rich, weighty wine to still be a perfect food pairer.

Taste with Winemaker Jason Joyce

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SKU: 2021MESSER

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