Rustenberg, Malbec, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2017

Malbec is not all about Argentina these days. Indeed, efforts like this show how this grape has taken to South African terroir like a duck to water. Opulent and gregarious, this wine shows lovely generosity of dark plum fruits, hints of sappy brambles and a long, vibrant, slightly hedonistic finish. A real crowd-pleaser.