2021 Devil Proof Cima Ladera Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon | Farrow Ranch, Alexander Valley Sonoma County California 750ml

Meaning 'top of the hillside' in Spanish, the Inky purple-colored 2021 Cima Ladera Farrow Ranch is mostly Malbec with the addition of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and sees 90% new French oak. The first vintage they made of this wine, the Cabernet really pops through in its profile, with a nose of fresh plums, redcurrants, lavender, and a mineral lift of pencil lead jumping from the glass. Full-bodied, it has a mountainous feel to its structure, with plenty of ripe tannins and a balanced, even freshness underneath. This is a great addition to the range that's going to appeal to lovers of great Cabernet Sauvignon. | 99, Audrey Frick for jebdunnuck.com