Estate MB Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted duck, blue cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Fidelitas Estate MB Malbec is a profound expression of the Red Mountain AVA, sourced from specific blocks of the estate vineyard first planted in 2009. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes utilizes the unique, high-desert terroir of Red Mountain—characterized by intense solar radiation, swift wind patterns, and sweeping southwest-facing slopes—to craft a Malbec of exceptional power and concentration. Unlike its Argentine counterparts, Red Mountain Malbec develops thicker skins due to the wind and heat, yielding a wine with deep color, structural integrity, and a distinct mineral edge. The 'MB' designation highlights the estate's dedicated Malbec blocks, where low yields and meticulous canopy management result in a remarkably complex, age-worthy wine that balances rich dark fruit with refined, dusty tannins characteristic of the appellation.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec