Malbec

Once Roberts and Aurilia joined forces with Micek, whom they had befriended at a blind malbec tasting at Micek’s home in the Noe Valley section of San Francisco, it was an easy choice to go with Herrera as the winemaker for their new venture.

The group will reunite three months later once the wine has been put into barrel to make the final blend, adding a tiny percentage of Malbec or Petit Verdot to enhance the flavor and ensure it aligns with the Red Stitch style.

I flagged down a waiter and ordered another glass of Malbec.

I sat in stunned silence for a moment, then flagged down a waiter and ordered another glass of Malbec.

Serious wine drinkers often have their preferences: some prefer sweet hints of chocolate in a Malbec from Argentina, while others are drawn to a spicy and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.