{"product_id":"cimento-malbec-cimentare-2023-the-rocks-district-oregon-xx","title":"Cimento Malbec \"Cimentare\" 2021 - 1.5L Magnum - (The Rocks District, Oregon) - [JD 97] [OB 97] [DM 95] [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCimento \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebegan in 2017 with the belief that the Walla Walla Valley was poised to rise on the world wine stage. The founders were particularly intrigued by a small wine-growing appellation called The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, where a unique 3,600-acre area possessed one essential quality for global significance: terroir. The winery is focused entirely on its estate vineyards in The Rocks District of Milton- Freewater, Oregon. The wines are crafted by Winemaker Todd Alexander in their state-of-the-art facility, utilizing minimal intervention techniques to create true wines-of-place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rocks District is known for being the only US AVA defined by a single soil series, with a typicity showing savory notes in the wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Winemaker Todd Alexander:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHailing from Napa Valley, Todd gained invaluable experience and rose to prominence while working on production teams at renowned wineries such as Plumpjack and CADE. His talent and dedication eventually led him to the esteemed position of winemaker at the illustrious Bryant Family Vineyard. In 2014, Todd made a bold move, relocating his family to Washington to assume the role of winemaker at Force Majeure. Simultaneously, he embarked on his own venture, founding Holocene wines. Todd’s creations have consistently received critical acclaim, earning him a well-deserved status as one of the foremost winemaking talents in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Morina, who was previously assistant winemaker at Force Majeure under Alexander, took over winemaking responsibilities in 2025. Anthony Yount, who has 20 years of winemaking experience in Paso Robles, began serving as consulting winemaker in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rocks District of Milton Freewater AVA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStainless Steel Fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e35-day maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNative Yeast, Minimal Intervention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElevage 22 months in 75% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBottled Unfined and Unfiltered\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eonly 516 magnums produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Lastly, the 2021 Malbec Stone Valley Estate is bottled only in magnum (there are a scant 516 magnums) and comes from 20-year-old Malbec vines planted in the Stone Valley Vineyard in the Rocks region of Walla Walla. This inky-hued beauty is quite possibly the finest expression of the variety I've tasted from anywhere. Ripe blue fruits, violets, peppery herbs, and floral notes all shine here, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness that carries ripe, sweet tannins, beautiful concentration and depth, and outstanding length on the finish. I love its overall balance as well as the quality of the tannins, and this clearly offers pleasure today, yet I see no reason it shouldn't evolve gracefully for 15 years or more.\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Owen Bargreen:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"100% varietal, the 2021 Cimentare is a stunning wine that is unlike anything from this region. Dark chocolate shavings and blueberry compote alongside wet rock and shades of black licorice all mark the nose. The palate is juicy and concentrated with serious stuffing and mouth-watering acidity. Ridiculously good in terms of viscosity and richness, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2024-2034\" (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Tasted from magnum, this mysterious estate Malbec with a core of mineral aromas comes from an older site in The Rocks District, once known as Stone Valley, farmed by Tom Waliser; it's now known as San Tomasso after him. 22 months in 75% new French oak. Haunting aromatics with crushed river stone, soaring graphite minerality and taut black fruits. On the palate wet slate, salt and crushed stone come to the fore, while elegant dark fruits flit across the finish.\" – Clive Pursehouse (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2021 Red Wine Cimentare is dark and meaty with depths of black raspberry and peppery rose tones. Round and silken in feel, it sweeps across the palate with liquid violet florals and ripe red and black fruit notes. The 2021 takes on a spicy concentration through the close, just gently tannic and long, with a tinge of blackcurrant that resonates. The Cimentare is bottled only in magnum.\" – Eric Guido (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIMBERLY JONES SELECTIONS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53246237802861,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/cimcim.jpg?v=1776765411","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/cimento-malbec-cimentare-2023-the-rocks-district-oregon-xx","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}