Northridge Malbec
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, rich beef empanadas
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Fidelitas Northridge Malbec is a striking expression of the Wahluke Slope AVA, sourced from the highly acclaimed Northridge Vineyard. Situated on a broad, south-facing alluvial terrace, this vineyard is defined by its arid, desert-like climate and unique soils composed of wind-blown sand and silt over caliche and gravel. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes utilizes this intense heat and distinct terroir to craft a Malbec of exceptional concentration and structural integrity. While Malbec traditionally played a supporting role in Bordeaux, it has found a dramatic, sun-drenched home in Washington State, where the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts preserve natural acidity while allowing the fruit to achieve optimum ripeness. The resulting wine is a bold, expressive showcase of dark fruit, cocoa, and refined mineral complexity.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Fidelitas blev grundlagt i 2000 af den erfarne vinmager Charlie Hoppes som et dedikeret håndværkshus med fokus på at udtrykke det unikke terroir i Washington States Red Mountain AVA. Tro mod sit latinske navn – troskab – arbejder vinhuset ud fra en kompromisløs filosofi om at forblive tro mod druesortens og vinmarkens autentiske karakter. Druerne høstes fra berømte parceller som Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval og deres egen Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, hvorefter vinfremstillingen sker i små, nøje kontrollerede partier med målrettet fadlagring på eg. Fidelitas er særligt anerkendt for sine kraftfulde, strukturerede og lagringsværdige rødvine på klassiske Bordeaux-sorter, herunder de roste enkeltmarks-Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec samt husets signaturcuvée, Optu Red.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec