Kontos Cellars Malbec
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Malbec is Walla Walla’s secret specialty. Early ripening, bold and dark fruit, with chewy tannins.
- The Kontos Malbec was sourced from Seven Hills and Summit View vineyards.
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: Deep purple color and ripe aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black currant, black roses, lavender, black olive, pepper and sweet incense. The flavors are deliciously generous, yet focused, brimming with loads of up front black and blue fruits that are intermixed with licorice, cola, black tea and stony minerals. The saturation continues on the back with macerated fruits, roasted pecans, crème de cassis and blueberry preserves, followed by a lingering sweet-dry tannin finish.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Kontos Cellars, a family-owned winery in Walla Walla, has been part of the region’s community for six generations. The winery was established by brothers Chris and Cameron Kontos, their father Cliff, and their wives Kelli and Becca. The family has deep roots in Walla Walla’s history, a legacy of third-generation wheat farming, leading to their current role as second-generation winemakers. Specializing in ultra-premium Bordeaux varieties, they produce a flagship blend called Alatus and focus on highlighting the uniqueness of their varietals. Collaborating with notable vineyards like Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills, Kontos Cellars is known for its exceptional quality wines.