Handmade Malbec
2023

Handmade Malbec

Malbec

Rutherford

The Foley Johnson Rutherford Estate Handmade Malbec is grown on loamy soils of gravel, clay and sand which help provide ample drainage and decrease the vigor of foliage growth.

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93
Points Deeply perfumed aromas of crushed blueberries, wet stones, violets and boysenberries. The palate is full-bodied and textural, with fine tannins and a luscious, fruit-driven finish. A lovely example of malbec.
— James Suckling
Tasting Notes

The 2023 Handmade Rutherford Malbec is bursting with pronounced aromas of black plum, crushed purple rose, bright strawberry, fresh sage, clove, and warm loam soil. This is a full-bodied, elegant wine. Blueberry pie and black cherry liqueur flow across the palate, supported by silky tannins. Pair with ground beef empanadas with chimichurri sauce or braised pork shank.

Wine Data

Origin: Napa
Alcohol content: 15%
Acid: 6.44 g/L
pH: 3.65
Composition: 94% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Fact Sheet

  • 2022

    Fact Sheet

    The 2022 Handmade Rutherford Malbec is a full-bodied wine, showcasing the diverse characters of our Rutherford vineyard. On the nose, forest floor, leather, and clove are perfectly countered by black plum and blueberry fruit aromas. The palate is plush and balanced with a compilation of Kirch liqueur and vanilla flavors giving way to bright acidity through the finish. This wine pairs nicely with herbcrusted pork tenderloin.

  • 2021

    Fact Sheet

    The 2021 Handmade Malbec opens with a beautiful medley of plum, strawberry, dark cherry, chocolate, cedar, and blueberry aromas. The palate offers a bright, fruit-driven entry, showcasing anise and raspberry flavors over structured tannins, finishing long and smooth. Enjoy with gouda cheese, beef empanadas, or pork tenderloin. Proper cellaring will allow this wine to continue to evolve for the next 10-15 years.

  • 2020

    Fact Sheet

    The 2020 Malbec is elegant and full-bodied. It opens with aromas of plum, blueberry, fresh cherry, and notes of forest floor. The palate mirrors the nose, adding strawberry and toasted oak to the bright, long finish.

The Foley Johnson Rutherford Estate Handmade Malbec is grown on loamy soils of gravel, clay and sand which help provide ample drainage and decrease the vigor of foliage growth. These ideal growing conditions allow our Bordeaux varietals to reach full maturity on the vine without taking on the green leafy taste of under-ripened fruit. After 18 months of aging in 30% new French oak, the wine was bottled.