Suitcase Clones

Today we are trying a Malbec from the US… particularly Sonoma County, California.  I do a little story time on this specific 2018 Malbec and the Bradford Mountain Vineyard regarding these grapes.  I was feeling the story time and touched on "suitcase clones" which was a huge movement in the 80's with Americans bringing back clones from Europe. Honestly, the 80's were wild LOL but we loved their wines/clones so why not bring a few back to create some great wines over here (…am I right?).    Sit back, grab your glass and enjoy another episode of Sip & Grow with me.     1:55 - Malbec from Sonoma County, CA 2:25 - Story behind their Malbec vines 3:20 - Story time the Nicole way 4:50 - Aging process for this Malbec 5:30 - Oak barrels 6:45 - "Suitcase clones" and the history behind it 9:50 - Clearing out any diseases from foreign clones 10:55 - Pour wine in glass 12:10 - Elevate your tasting notes 13:55 - Taste the wine 16:18 - What food I would pair this wine with       Today's Wine: 2018 Malbec Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard $40  https://www.petersonwinery.com/product/Malbec-2018--Bradford-Mountain-Estate-Vineyard      Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast   Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale    Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale