Malbec, so under appreciated as a grape in Aussieland. This one is from the Clare Valley and part of the Glug tasting pack I self selected recently.
A relatively dark cherry red colour. The nose has nice spiced fruit and a very subtle undertone of fresh cut hay. Though this being spring it may be the pollen affecting me.
Quite smooth on the tongue, the fruit is restrained but is having a nice dance with the spices who are slightly shy but friendly. The finish is fairly dry with just a hint of acid.
I would love a bit more of the distinctive Malbec flavours to be here but still a very pleasant wine, especially for the $8 I paid.
(please read my followup comment on this)
Bottle #2 showing much more of the Malbec individuality that shows in South American versions, with this one having very nice tobacco, cedar, and raspberry jubes.
ReplyDeleteClearly more fruit than when I first tried it, I'm starting to wonder if the transportation affected these wines initially.