Raphael 2004 Malbec
$25.00 -- North Fork, Long Island
Wine Recommendation:
Raphael 2004 Malbec
Tasting Notes:
This is second varietal bottling of Malbec of Raphael. Malbec is our earliest ripening red variety and is always harvested at least 2 weeks before the Merlot, showing great promise for our terroir. Traditionally used for blending in Bordeaux, it has more recently become the signature red wine of Argentina; in our area it has exhibited the strength and power to stand on its own. The 2004 vintage is a dense and rich with chewy tannin and exotic hints of dark black fruit, banana and cedar. Only 80 cases made.
Vintage Notes:
The 2004 vintage saw a return to normal growing conditions with average rainfall and temperatures. The summer was fairly dry but slightly cooler than normal, which allowed our Merlot to retain bright acidity and fresh aromatics. A delicate and elegant vintage, similar to the wines made in 2000.
Technical Notes:
Raphael 2004 Malbec
Tasting Notes:
This is second varietal bottling of Malbec of Raphael. Malbec is our earliest ripening red variety and is always harvested at least 2 weeks before the Merlot, showing great promise for our terroir. Traditionally used for blending in Bordeaux, it has more recently become the signature red wine of Argentina; in our area it has exhibited the strength and power to stand on its own. The 2004 vintage is a dense and rich with chewy tannin and exotic hints of dark black fruit, banana and cedar. Only 80 cases made.
Vintage Notes:
The 2004 vintage saw a return to normal growing conditions with average rainfall and temperatures. The summer was fairly dry but slightly cooler than normal, which allowed our Merlot to retain bright acidity and fresh aromatics. A delicate and elegant vintage, similar to the wines made in 2000.
Technical Notes:
| Appellation: | North Fork, Long Island |
| Varietal: | 95% Malbec, 5% Merlot |
| Winemaker: | Richard Olsen-Harbich |
| Enologist: | Paul Pontallier |
| Aged: | French oak 70% new 30% 2-3 years |
| Harvest: | 100% Hand Harvested on Oct. 4th 2004 | Brix: | 22.0 |
| pH: | 3.53 |
| TA: | 6.5 g/L |
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Other products in the winery Raphael Vineyards:
Raphael 2001 First Label Merlot -- North Fork, Long Island
Raphael 2002 La Fontana -- North Fork, Long Island
Raphael 2003 Bel Rosso -- North Fork, Long Island
Raphael 2004 Estate Merlot -- North Fork, Long Island
Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay -- North Fork, Long Island
Raphael 2005 Saignee Rose -- North Fork, Long Island
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