Gascon Malbec (75cl, 14.5%)

A full-bodied red wine made from 100% Malbec, from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml format. The grapes are hand-harvested and cold soaked before fermentation, with extended skin contact and malolactic fermentation, followed by seven months of oak aging. Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón traces its roots to 1884. The wine is fermented in upright tanks and aged in oak for seven months. Intense blackberry and ripe plum lead the aroma, with mocha, earthy notes, floral blossom and gentle campfire smokiness. The palate is bold and fruit-forward with blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, licorice and baking spice, supported by plush tannins and a rich chocolate quality; the finish is long and velvety with vanilla and earthy undertones.