2021 Maloof "Wax On, Wax Soif" Rhone Style Red, Umpqua Valley, Elkton, Oregon

This wine has so much personality they gave it a quote; 

"I smoke on the mic like “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier
The hell-raiser, raisin’ hell with the flavor."

Light bodied red for your late summer blues. Earthy and smooth, full of blue fruits and white pepper. It exhibits a beautiful and vibrant color that entices the senses. It offers notes of red and dark fruits, such as cherries, raspberries, and blackberries. There is a touch of floral or herbal aromas that add complexity and intrigue. The fruit-forward profile continues to shine, accompanied by a lively acidity that brings freshness to each sip. The tannins are supple and well-integrated, contributing to a smooth and velvety texture. The wine's medium body and balanced structure lead to a satisfying and lingering finish. Co-fermentation of Rhone varieties. Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Viognier are always in play, as well as Marsanne and Roussanne in certain vintages.

This particular vintage is a blend that may vary from year to year, as Maloof Wines aims to capture the essence of the grapes and vineyard sites they work with.

Maloof Wines is a husband-and-wife winery team based in Dundee, OR. We are dedicated to making wines full of energy, with the number one goal of truly capturing a place and time in each bottle. We work closely with our farmers to achieve this goal, and consider them to be the true inspiration of our work. We are focused on producing single vineyard designations of white varietals often overlooked or misunderstood in the world of wine, in addition to making some fun and funky Cuvées of all colors.