Humanitas 'Good Earth' Malbec - Product Of The Day
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There is a delightfully floral and chocolate truffle note in the nose – violets intertwined with a raspberry truffle. This translates beautifully into the flavor – chocolate and raspberry with a touch of all sorts of dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, and a few cherries thrown in for good measure. Wrap that all up in new car leather, a pinch of cocoa and pipe tobacco and you are golden. Spin some Argentine tango...
This wine is not sold in stores and is exclusively available for residents of:Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming or to those with a California based wine locker.
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
Schlumberger Vineyards is located off the beaten track in the hillsides & benchlands high above Dry Creek Valley. The ‘Schlumberger Bench’ is nestled in a natural amphitheatre situated in a small pocket canyon (Wine Creek Canyon) high up in the hills & planted mainly to Bordeaux varietals. The grapes are influenced heavily by steep south-facing hillsides, wind from both the Russian River & the Pacific Ocean, superb exposure to the sun, and well-drained soils. Low yielding Clone 9 fruit produces tiny little berries with intense flavors and well balanced structure. There is a distinct flavor – a typicity to this ranch that is truly unique – and almost addictive. If there were a comparison, it would be Right Bank Bordeaux – but with a little Sonoma juiciness thrown in for good measure. Good mountain-grown Malbec is a rarity in California – this wine is simply stunning.
WINE DESCRIPTION
There is a delightfully floral & chocolate truffle note in the nose – violets intertwined with a raspberry truffle. That tasty nose translates beautifully into the flavor – chocolate & raspberry, with a touch of all sorts of dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, and a few cherries thrown in for good measure. Wrap that all up in new car leather, a pinch of cocoa & pipe tobacco and you are golden!
Alcohol: 14.4%
Bottling Date: November 1, 2011
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley – ‘Schlumberger Bench’
Blend: 100% Dry Creek Valley Malbec
Vintage Notes: Harvested October 1, 2009
Wood: 24 months Oak – 2 new French Oak barrels; 2 mature French Oak barrels
Note: Grapes are from organically farmed vineyards in transition & fermented on resident (native) yeast.