Be Holden 2021
Be Holden is a blend of Malbec forward blend with notes of black cherry, Oaxacan chocolate, menthol, Gifford Pinchot humus, fresh cranberry on the nose. Oaxacan chocolate, cedar and pine with a bright mouthfeel and lovely refreshing acid.
"All the kids kept trying to grab for the gold ring... The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it and not say anything." - Holden Caulfield, Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal Composition | 70% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Wine Style | Bordeaux Style |
| Volume | 750 ml |
AniChe 2021 Be Holden Horse Heaven Hills $44
91 points, Critic’s Choice
"Malbec (70%) makes up the majority of this wine, with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (10%), and Cabernet Franc. It’s aromatically expressive, with lifted notes of plum, tangerine rind, herb, raspberry. The palate is loaded with blue and red fruit flavors, showing intensity and richness while retaining its balance. It has the high thread-count feel Malbec so often brings. The purity ups the interest. 14.5% alcohol. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. 557 cases produced." NW Wine Report, Sean P. Sullivan
Be Holden 2021 - Gold Medal, Peninsula Underground Washington State Wine Competition
Be Holden 2016, 88 points - "An interesting blend of 40% Malbec, 36% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 12% Petite Verdot, the 2016 Be Holden offers a relatively evolved yet attractive bouquet of currants, dried herbs, and baking chocolate. On the palate, it's rounded, supple, and nicely textured, with plenty to like. It's not going to make old bones, so drink it over the coming 3-5 years. Jeb Dunnuck Reviews
Be Holden 2014
SILVER - International Women's Wine Competition
Be Holden 2013
SILVER - International Women's Wine Competition
