The 2007 Synthesis Malbec spent 12 months in new French oak. It is a vineyard selection of the winery’s best Malbec parcels. Purple-colored, it has a perfumed nose of violets, spice box, black cherry, and plum. Supple on the palate with some elegance, it has good depth, layered fruit, savory flavors, and excellent length. Give it 1-2 years to fully unwind and drink it from 2011 to 2017. Importer: The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; tel. (804) 752-3680