2020 Malbec Reserve, Cherokee Rose Vineyard
A reserve bottling is produced only when nature and the winemaker conspire to create something very special. Exceptional fruit and extended aging yield a limited wine of unique character. The Durden family farms this small, single-variety vineyard in Comfort, producing Malbec with classic nuances of tart raspberry and spice.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Malbec
Appellation
Texas Hill Country
Harvest Date
July 28, 2020
Aging
More than 24 months
Fermentation
Whole berry fermentation in open-top containers
Bottling Date
January 2024
Alcohol %
12.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Juniper, red plum, cinnamon, raspberry, blueberry, tart cherry, wild iris
Awards
Gold – 2025 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo; Silver – 2025 Houston Rodeo Uncorked!
Vineyard Notes
The Durden family farms this small, single-variety vineyard in Comfort, Texas. Clay loam over very gravelly limestone. Elevation 1,420 feet.
Food Pairing Notes
Roasted turkey with cornbread dressing, honey baked ham, rosemary and pepper-crusted lamb shanks, spinach, gruyere, and mushroom frittata
Production
172 cases
Product Reviews
Martin Chalmers
(Dec 13, 2024 at 5:34 PM)
Simply add tenderloin and enjoy. Really deep flavor, great balance of fruity with tannins but not too boozy like some others
Josh Reyes
(Aug 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM)
I hold a special place in my heart for the malbec grape. This wine exemplifies all the delightful qualities of the grape! It pairs wonderfully with a fine cigar and a good lookin’ lady!