Alamos Red Blend 2018 (75cl, 13.5%)

Alamos Red Blend is a Malbec-led red wine from Mendoza, Argentina, made from fruit grown in high-altitude vineyards between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. The blend is 67% Malbec, 18% Bonarda, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Syrah. Most of the wine is fermented in stainless steel, while around twenty percent spends six months with inner staves. It is bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The wine shows dark plum, ripe black cherry, black pepper and earthy undertones on the nose. On the palate there is concentrated dark plum and blackberry, juicy dark cherry, cinnamon and brown spice, with backbone from Cabernet Sauvignon and soft, supple tannins. The finish is medium in length, with lingering blackberry, espresso and black pepper.