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2013 Charles Smith "Stoneridge Vineyard-Broncho" Walla Walla Valley Malbec

SKU #1404805 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The aromas are pretty and pure, with perfumed notes of plum and blackberry speckled with spice and herb. The flavors are seamless and full, showing a real sense of freshness and vibrancy capped off by a tart finish that hangs together impressively. (SS) Inner quote mark (2/2017)

91 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Bright, saturated dark red. Aromas of cassis, kirsch, blackberry and spices, complemented by menthol and mocha nuances. At once savory and sweet, with lovely floral lift to its dark fruit flavors. With its density and suavity of texture, this wine reminded me a bit of the high-end Malbec bottlings from Achaval-Ferrer in Mendoza, and that's high praise. Finishes with nicely integrated tannins and excellent lift. A superb Washington Malbec. (ST) Inner quote mark (11/2016)

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2013 Charles Smith "Stoneridge Vineyard-Broncho" Walla Walla Valley Malbec

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RP: 94

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Varietal:

Malbec

- These days if you're drinking a Malbec it's probably from Argentina. The most planted grape in that country, varietally-labeled Argentine Malbecs are one of the wine market's great values, prized for their slight herbal component and dark, luscious fruit. Structurally, Argentina's Malbecs are much different than those grown in the grape's native France; they are riper, fruitier and fleshier. In France, the best iterations of Malbec can be found in the Cahors, where it can be quite decadent. It is also planted in the Loire Valley, where it is called Côt and is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Gamay, and in Bordeaux, where it has fallen from favor in many of the region's great blends because it is difficult to grow. In the United States, the varietal is frequently added to Meritage wines - Bordeaux style blends - but it is rarely found on its own.

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United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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Washington

- Washington has become one of the most important wine producing states in the United States, and development continues to grow rapidly. In 1969, when California was exploding as a wine producer, Washington had only two wineries, but by 2000 that number had passed 100. Most of Washington's grape crop goes to uses other than wine. Merlot and Chardonnay have been the most successful in Washington. It's interesting to note that Washington's prime wine regions are located at 46° north, along the same latitude as the legendary French wine districts of Bordeaux and Burgundy. During the summer, Washington averages more than two hours more sunlight each day compared to California.