Niner Wine Estates Malbec Bootjack Ranch

Whoa. Aromas of cherry, berry, vanilla and soy. Deep inky blue-black color. Distinct legs. Wonderful, lasting finish. Full-bodied, flavorful with just a hint of blueberry, very light jam. Excellent with beef. Almost as much impact on Day 2, which is a plus. Will seek out future vintages. One of the best domestic Malbecs I have tasted. One heads-up: this wine throws sediment. Consider leaving bottle upright for at least 8-12 hours before serving. Ready to drink, but I wish I …

Medium garnet in color and in body, with aromas of strawberry-cherry and a touch of smoke. Palate is a New World version of a SuperT blend (Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah, Carmenere, etc.), showing black and red cherry flavors, along with notes of tobacco and sweet spice. Still feels young in bottle, with a bit of typical acerbic acidity, grippy tannins, but finishes medium-long and very pleasant. Might give it a couple more years to mature and integrate a bit more.

Medium garnet red. Pleasant fruit nose with associate flavors. Generally fruit forward, balanced and easy to drink. Good POP wine for everday enjoyment

Rich, velvety, dark, delicious, dark dark fruit, licorice, need to get more.

Black-purple tooth-staining opaque color in glass. Big aromas of blackberry pie and woodsmoke flow to palate with a basket of black fruit flavors, a touch of new oak (but not overdone), some dusty tannins and a rich mouthfeel that somehow doesn't become jammy or cloying. Sort of in the style of Jaysen Woodbridge's Layer Cake, but better integrated and balanced. 14.9% ABV on label, but doesn't feel hot or over-alc'd at all, just rich and delicious in a big-Cal way.