Chester's Anvil Malbec

Chester's Anvil

Other · Malbec
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
93 /100
Reviews
1
professional

Vintages

1
2013 Other 90/100
Malbec
NV

Community Reviews

5
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Reviews
90.4
Avg Score
92
Highest
Taster #3498 · Jun 11, 2020
91/100
Pnp through Nuance Wine Finer. Deep purple color. Dark blackberry fruit on the nose, a little spice and leather. On the palate, wonderful round mouthfeel with subtle tannins, dark fruit. Really nice bottle. 91+pts. Aloha!
2013 vintage
Taster #2407 · Jan 11, 2020
92/100
Deep dark purple. Blueberry, cocoa and cedar nose. Medium to full bodied, plums, blackberries, thick sweet tannins, smoke, a bit of heat, and a long black cherry finish. Among the best California Malbecs, IMHO.
2013 vintage
Taster #4605 · Apr 15, 2018
91/100
Subtle earthiness. Really good.
2013 vintage
Taster #3643 · Aug 31, 2016
90/100
Uncorked for 1 hour, sweet nose, dark red fruits, a lot going on in this wine. Finish is lengthy, definitely a good wine to enjoy with grilled, fatty meat with assertive flavor. Well integrated tannins and a lot of life left. I need to follow this over a couple days to see what secondary flavors show up... Vacuvin overnight in fridge Day 2: poured after reaching temp of 60F and enjoyed with dinner. Secondary notes are more noticeable and fruit …
2013 vintage
Taster #2472 · Dec 26, 2015
88/100
flatline. Nothing special. Kind of disappointed as I was expecting more. Just kind of flat and neutral. Not bad but not a favorite. Will give other bottles sometime and hope it comes alive.
2013 vintage