Our Newest Release, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon!
Our Newest Release, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon!
by Beth Heiserman
My annual vertical tasting is just right around the corner and spots are filling up fast. This is a fun and educational event at Reyes Winery. Every wine has a story and I have many to tell about each wine.
Our 2013 estate Cabernet Sauvignon has an interesting tale to tell. When the time came last year to send wine for judging, this wine was not one on my list to be sent. I hesitated because we only made such a small amount, only 48…
World Malbec Day!
Malbec is considered to be a thin-skinned purple grape that tends to be a full-bodied wine. Black cherry, plum, berries, mocha, molasses, leather and black pepper are some of the notes you will recognize. The aromas will vary based upon climate where it is grown. It has many names, but In Bordeaux, it’s known as Malbec. It is one of the six red Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Carménère). When growing, it requires higher temperatures and elevations than Cabernet Sauvignon. Plus it doesn’t have a long…
