miKron Malbec

Mikron is a selection of grapes from its estate's vineyards and those of third parties, harvested early—this year starting the first week of February—to capture more fresh, red fruit. To accentuate its smooth, easy-drinking character, the wine finished fermenting without the skins, like a white wine. With no barrel aging and just a touch of sulfur dioxide added at bottling, it's a delightful red, the kind that can replace a beer and quench your thirst: pure fruit encapsulated in a delicious wine.

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