Black Dog Malbec 2018

Much like the dog - dark in colour, well-muscled, intense and full of character. A delightful cool-climate Malbec with an intriguing and exotic nose with hints of blueberries, black berries, brambles and firm dark plums. The palate is a satisfying savoury mouthful of dark fruits and spice supported by silky tannins. This is your perfect partner for beef or hearty meat dishes, or simply enjoy on its own.

The wine comprises of three different blocks. Each planting withe their own unique profile due to different row directions, trellising systems and aspect.

Each block was harvested separately, each contributing its own unique building block. Left on the the skins for post fermentation maceration before being pressed and transferred to a mixture of 225L and 500L French oak barriques, where MLF took place. The wine spent approximately 18 months in wood with a 20% new wood component. 15% was matured in a concrete egg, contributing towards the fruit driven profile and adding yet another building block to the final compilation.