Additional information
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
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Tim Adams Cabernet Malbec
Retail: $26.00
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 82% Malbec 18%
Vintage: 2019
Country: Australia
Region: Clare Valley
Alcohol: 14.9%
Bottle size: 750 mL
Description
Cabernet Sauvignon has long been recognised as an excellent, consistent variety that performs well in the Clare Valley. The addition of Malbec adds to the richness of the mid-palate while contributing violet and perfume to the wine. The result is a full-bodied wine with generous chalky tannins.Twenty-four months in French oak helped polishing the tannins while providing toasty oak complexity, depth and balance to our house style which is dominated by juicy black plum, fresh blackcurrant and blackberry aromas and flavour, with a hint of herbal spice. Feel content cellaring our Cabernet Malbec for at least ten years in good conditions. We recommend decanting a few hours before enjoying.
Winemaking Notes
Dry-grown Cabernet and Malbec parcels were co-fermented to dryness for seven days before being pressed, with some of the pressings being returned to the free run wine to enhance texture and mouthfeel.
Each component of the final blend spent 24 months ageing in carefully selected new and used French oak barrels prior to blending, fining and bottling.
Growing Conditions
The 2019 vintage was warm and dry with little rainfall, yields were low and berries small. These resulted in concentrated wines with firm tannins, particularly the Cabernet batches. Twenty-four months in French oak helped polishing the tannins while providing toasty oak complexity, depth and balance to our house style which is dominated by juicy black plum, fresh blackcurrant and blackberry aromas and flavours.
Food Pairing
This wine is a perfect accompaniment to many red meat dishes.
