2020 Indian Creek Central Coast, California Malbec

There, it has been used by many vintners to craft their world-acclaimed multi-variety red cuvees, playing a supporting role to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. More recently, it has ascended to star status in Argentina, where it is the most popular of all red varieties.

But high-quality Malbec is not restricted to those two growing regions. In California, for instance, an increasing number of grape growers along the Central Coast have had great success with it, as have the winemakers who have embraced the opportunity to work with the exceptional fruit. The region runs roughly from Ventura County to Monterey, where numerous microclimates can be found that are extremely Malbec friendly.

The 2020 Indian Creek Malbec is an engaging wine, from its lovely dark garnet color through its long finish. Possessing a chocolate milkshake creaminess, it’s a tasty example of how well Malbec fares in California’s Central Coast region.