Tesco, Finest Malbec, Western Cape, South Africa, 2019
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Tasted by:
(at Tesco Autumn/Winter tasting, London, 07 Oct 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2022
A basic but tasty Malbec from South Africa, this has been in contact with oak staves rather than full-on ageing in barrels, but at this price it's worth picking up. It has a leafy, herby character with smooth black fruits, tons of violet overtones from the addition of 15% Petit Verdot, and some obvious vanilla notes from the staves.
Producer
Tesco
Brand
Finest Malbec
Vintage
2019
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.00%
Body
Medium
Oak
Lightly Oaked
Grapes
85% Malbec
15% Petit Verdot