Malagüeña 2013 / USA
WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
Vintage: 2013
Varietals: 66.5% Petit Verdot and 33.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 12 months in American Oak barrels (Minnesota and Pennsylvania)
APPEARANCE:
Clarity: clear to brilliant
Intensity: medium - deep
Color (hue): violet
Viscosity: medium - high
NOSE:
Impression/condition: very clean, bright and attractive
Intensity: medium
Development: youthful-developing
Aroma characteristics:
Fruit: dark berries, black cherry and black currant and vanilla
Floral: roses, dark berry
Spice: anise, licorice
Vegetal: casis, pencil shavings, vanilla
Other: vanilla, caramel, pepper
PALATE
Sweetness: medium-dry
Acidity: refreshing- moderate
Tannin: light to medium
Body: medium to full
Flavor intensity: medium
Flavor characteristics: black cherry, blackberries, vanilla, black pepper.
Length: short to medium
CONCLUSIONS
Quality: good to outstanding
Readiness for drinking: ready to drink, can age 8-10 years