YB Wine Co. 'Yates Family Vineyard' Malbec, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California 2022

YB Wine Co. 'Yates Family Vineyard' Malbec, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California 2022
From the rugged slopes of Mount Veeder comes this single-vineyard Malbec, grown on the historic Yates Ranch—farmed by the same family since 1949. Perched at elevations reaching 1,200 feet, this site delivers low-yield, high-intensity mountain fruit from hand-farmed terraces and volcanic soils. Winemakers William and Ryan Yates channel their family legacy into a Malbec that’s bold, structured, and layered with site-specific character.

• WINEMAKERS: William & Ryan Yates

• FARMING: Sustainably farmed; hand-farmed hillside vineyard

• VARIETY: 100% Malbec

• TERROIR: Yates Family Vineyard, Mount Veeder AVA, Napa Valley; steep hillside terraces at elevations up to 1,200 feet; volcanic soils and diverse microclimates across small blocks

• TASTING NOTES: [Not specified; likely shows dark fruit, mountain spice, and firm structure typical of Mt. Veeder Malbec—confirmation preferred]

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Braised short ribs, grilled sausage, mushroom ragù, or aged cheddar