High end, single vineyard, no expense spared beauties that are aged to perfection! Today’s 4-pack deal includes 2 bottles each of the big, deep and structured 95-point 2017 and 92-point 2018 Kelley & Young Malbecs.
Kelley & Young is back with this extremely popular deal featuring two high-scoring wines. Once again, this deal checks all the boxes!
✅ Single vineyard. Even better both wines come from the family’s prestigious Robert Young Vineyards in Alexander Valley. The winery owner, Jim Young, is the vineyard manager and CEO of Robert Young. He gets the best pick of grapes from this 287 acre vineyard and uses them in his own label. Most of the remaining go to wineries like Duckhorn, Chateau St. Jean and Simi.
✅ Very small production. Just 240 cases were made of the 2017 and only 200 of the 2018.
✅ No expense spared winemaking. Both wines use 100% French oak, 30-40% new.
✅ Aged to perfection. Both of these vintage 2017 and 2018 wines are drinking wonderfully right now, saving you years of cellar of time.
✅ Unbelievably delicious! These dark and inky Malbecs are big, structured and grippy just like you would expect and are loaded with deep, dark fruit and spice. The 2017 received a Double Gold Medal and score of 95 points from the 2022 Sunset Wine Competition (and a Perfect 10 Taste Rating from us). The 2018 received a Gold Medal and 91 points at the 2022 North Coast Wine Challenge. We put it slightly higher (perhaps thanks to extra age) at 92 points.
✅ A massive discount. Both wines have an SRP of $45. For the next two days (unless it sells out sooner), we’re slashing that price dramatically…
Today’s deal gets you the Kelley & Young Malbec 4-Pack (2 bottles of the 2017 plus 2 bottles of the 2018) for just $XX.95 ($XX.XX/bottle). That’s a discount of XX%, SAVING YOU $XX A BOTTLE!
 |
This 4-pack deal is available to ship to the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY. (These states are dependent on the offering winery/licensee and are not representative of all our deals. Every deal can have different, sometimes more, sometimes less, states available.)
Shipping is a flat $7.99 per order, no matter how many 4-packs you buy. Packages ship via UPS Ground 5-10 days after the deal ends. If this is your first time ordering please check out the shipping section of our FAQ for more information. For your convenience you also have the option to select a UPS Store to ship to at checkout (with no extra fees) so you don’t have to be home to sign!
Read on for our full review.
Clicking on the Add To Cart button above will take you to our checkout at shop.reversewinesnob.com. Once there you can adjust the quantity of 4-packs in your order. Ends Sunday 5/18/2025 at midnight (PT).
Let’s take a closer look at the 2017 Malbec first. You will receive 2 bottles in today’s 4-pack.
From the winery:
The Malbec is sourced from a 2.12 acre single block on the western-most portion of our ranch. The vines were planted in 1989 and we’ve made a single-varietal wine since the 2012 vintage. Malbec is primarily found in Cahors in Southwest France and now Argentina, but does very well in Sonoma County, where plentiful sunshine and heat imparts the ripe, juicy flavors and inky color the varietal is well-known for worldwide. For aging, we use 100% French Oak (30% – 40% new) exclusively and produce approximately 200-300 cases annually.
Tasting Notes: Nose of black currant and plum with a touch of spicy cigar box. Our Malbec is a big, deep, dense, and structured wine with dominant aromas of black currant and plum with a touch of spicy cigar box. Its extra-long finish will make you fall in love and beg for more.
Food Pairing Notes: Because of our Malbecs versatility, food pairings don’t have to be solely meat-based. Its black currant and plum fruit notes make it ideal to pair with more savory dark-meat poultry and pork. Our Malbec’s flavor complexity and hint of spice allows for an equally complex blend of food pairing options. These can range from pork loin, St. Louis pork ribs, lean brisket, duck, roast beef, and wild game. When it comes to pairing cheese with our Malbec, go sharp and don’t be afraid of strong cheeses. Some of our favorites are hard-matured cheddars and semi-firm goat milk cheese and we suggest serving them along side black cherries, blueberries, and blackberries. One of our favorite pairings: Black-pepper skillet steak
Awards: 2022 Sunset Wine Competition, Double Gold Medal, 95 Points
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Robert Young Vineyards
Harvested: 10/03/2017
Bottled: 06/07/2019
Production: 240 Cases15.5% Alcohol
Cork
And now on to our review:
The 2017 Kelley & Young Malbec pours beautifully dark and inky in the glass and immediately greets you with plentiful aromas of dark fruit and spice plus notes of licorice and a little cigar box. It’s a big, enticing aroma and we love it.
The wine tastes just like it smells which is a very good thing. Big and structured with great depth, balance and complexity the wine also features a bit of juiciness on the fruit, good acidity, and a smooth, dense and chewy mouthfeel. This is extraordinarily delicious! It’s still tasting quite fresh too and has plenty of life left and it gets even better as it has more air.
Plenty of spice plus more licorice and vanilla lead into the dry, grippy and very long finish. It was just as good on day 2.
Up next we’ve got the 2018 Kelley & Young Malbec. You will receive 2 bottles in today’s 4-pack.
From the winery:
Nose: Notes of black current and plum with a touch of spicy cigar box.
Tasting Notes: Our Malbec is a big, deep, dense, and structured wine with dominant aromas of black currant and plum with a touch of spicy cigar box. Its extra-long finish will make you fall in love and beg for more.
Awards: 2022 North Coast Wine Challenge, Gold Medal, 91 Points
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Robert Young Vineyards
Varietal: Malbec
Production: 200 Cases15.5% Alcohol
Cork
And now on to our review:
The 2018 Kelley & Young Malbec also pours beautifully dark and inky in the glass and features aromas of dark fruit and spice plus notes of licorice and a little cigar box. This one needs a bit more time in the glass to really open up so plan accordingly.
The wine tastes just like it smells which is a very good thing. Big and structured with great depth, it’s very similar to the 2017 with the juicy fruit being a bit darker in the mouth. It also features the same smooth, dense and chewy mouthfeel plus good acidity. I love it! This one also has plenty of life left.
Spice, licorice and vanilla lead into the dry, grippy and very long finish. It was just as good on day 2. We give this a solid 9 Taste Rating at 92-points. Grab these while you can!
Cheers,
Jon
2018 KELLEY & YOUNG MALBEC
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Here’s what people are saying about our Insider Deals:
“I’ve bought a ridiculous amount of wine from your deals in the last year…I just want to say that I really appreciate what you guys have done with RWS. I discovered your site looking up Costco wine reviews and have been hooked on your insider deals ever since. I’ve been referring every friend I know.”
“I have been buying your Insider Deals for about 3 years now and we have enjoyed every one of them. They are wines that we never would have found on our own… ”
“The only thing I have ever been disappointed in with an Insider Deal is that I didn’t purchase more.”
“Received my shipment today and just cracked open my first tasting. It blew me away…I guess I have another top pick to my list. Can’t wait for my next glass…”
“I recently took advantage of your offer. So glad I did, and now sorry I did not buy more (like all those quotes on your website!)”
“the wine is, in a single word, superb! as have been all other wines offered and purchased since I first learnt about you…”
“love them all so far…Glad we ran across you. Too bad we can not order them all.”
“Also your prices are pretty amazing.”
“Hey Jon! You do great work. I’ve bought a bunch of the Insider Deals and probably 80% of the wine I drink comes from them. Great values!”
“Jon, this is a wonderful wine all around. You have become our go-to person for wonderful wines and wine values. Please keep up the excellent job that you’re doing! Regards, a very satisfied customer.”
“Just love your site and the great deals on unique small production vino. You do an outstanding job!”
“Wow!! Just got my shipment. It is absolutely tremendous.”
“Hi Jon, Best thing I ever did is buy wine thru you…not been disappointed with any of them! Thank you SO MUCH!”
“Would you happen to be offering this one again anytime soon? I regret not buying more. This was exceptional!”
“I am seriously considering having the Insider Deals as my primary go-to. Why did I not do this sooner? Thank you”
“I love this wine I bought from you!!!! Thanks for doing what do do!!!”
“This an absolutely amazing wine, Jon…You’ve outdone yourself!”
“Thanks Jon. We already drank all 6 of the first order so we were ecstatic to see you offering it again. My wife and I both love it.”
“You are a man after my own heart. I have always looked for the best and least expensive wine and you just made it easier. Cheers!”
“Hi Jon, well, I did something people have warned about – bought 6 bottles and should have bought 12!”
“Have had nothing but great bottles since I started ordering your recommendations. Thanks so much!”
“We’ve gotten in on three of the deals and have been VERY happy with the value. I originally was going to do a wine club thing but the insider deal appeals to me much more.”
“The shipping on the Insider Deals is another great part of the deal. We recently paid $27 to a winery in California to ship 6 bottles (same packaging as the insider deals)….yikes!”
“Just got my 6 bottles and having my first glass. WHY, WHY didn’t I buy a case??!!”
“I really missed the boat by only getting four bottles of this offer last month. Should have bought least at a case.”
“My wife and I have really enjoyed getting to know new wines (and better than we used to buy!) Thanks for what you do and providing this service!”
“Jon – you have to stop offering all of these amazing deals. My self discipline is fading fast!!”
“ I only drink Reverse Wine Snob wine, it actually doesn’t make sense to buy from a store. You don’t get anything interesting, unique, and full of value otherwise.”
“Jon, I should have bought more! Delicious!!”
“I am a Certified Specialist of Wine. I love your deals. You pick great wines!! Kudos to you for getting us great deals!”
“Wish I would have ordered more!! It was great. Looking back, I wish I didn’t open it at our annual pool party. It’s gone. **Sob**”
“Hi Jon, just had to let you know that I love this wine!!!! Thanks for doing what you do.”
“I have purchased many times over the last several months and loved the wines!”
“Seriously amazing deal!!! I love a bold red, and Reverse Wine Snob delivered!!! Perfect for a rainy night!!”
“AMAZING!! Damn, I should have bought a CASE!!”
“WOW. Just… wow. Absolutely delicious. If I knew it was going to be this good, I would have bought a case… or two. This was dead-center in the sweet spot of what I like. Thank you!!”
“I have loved all my RWS deals, can’t wait to get this one.”
“I know that you don’t need to have ‘customers’ email you every time they like a wine that you have suggested/rated, and I have enjoyed many of your recommendations. But this Tannat was spectacular! Wow! That was amazing!”
“I finally opened a bottle of this and it did not disappoint. Delicious!!!”
“Thanks for a great service! We’ve been loving your emails and wine deals!”
“This insider deal is a great wine!!! So glad I got it!!”
“I’ve gotten quite a few of these and loved them all — keep them coming!”
“I am very much enjoying the wines I have been getting from you. I have discontinued all other wine services as the quality of the wines you select seem superior to what I was receiving elsewhere.”
“Bought a case wish I had purchased 2-3 cases. Fantastic buy for the price.”
“I love your approach to wine and all the great wine finds out there. It’s tempting to order almost every time you send out a deal. Keep up the great work, truly appreciated. ”
“Wish I had doubled my order!
“By the way, you guys have a great company – smart concept, well executed. I may never have to make another trek to the wine store again. And your customer service is pretty darn good. Thank you. ”
“We purchased several times and have been massively impressed. Thank you.”
Get the Kelley & Young Malbec 4-Pack while you can! This deal ends Sunday 5/18 at midnight Pacific.
If you have more questions or any trouble ordering, please check out our FAQ or just click the Help button at checkout! No account is necessary to save your info for future orders or to checkout. GPay and Apple Pay are also enabled.
Would You Like To Save This?
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
We won't send you spam, unsubscribe at any time.
