K Vintners "Broncho" Columbia Valley Malbec 2018

Wine Advocate : 94 Points

(10/31/2022) The 2018 Malbec Stoneridge Vineyard Broncho is lush with aromas of sweet lavender and smoked plum before a delightful nuance of dark cherry compote and brown baking spices lift from the glass with a fine dusty essence. Full-bodied and softly hedonistic, the wine is marked with a rocky mineral tension that grips the palate and holds through the finish but not before revealing a gorgeously layered structure with well-managed tannins and succulent acidity. It’s a fantastic wine that will remain food-friendly for years to come. Drink Date: 2023 - 2030.

Jeb Dunnuck : 94 Points

(5/6/2021) Lots of smoky red and black fruits, charcoal, and meaty, spicy notes emerge from the 2018 Malbec Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard, a medium to full-bodied, seamless, beautifully polished Malbec. The oak jumps out at first yet quickly integrates, and the balance here is spot on. It has enough tannins to warrant short-term cellaring, but I see no reason it shouldn't have 10-15 years of overall longevity. Maturity: 2021 - 2036.