Layer Cake Malbec (75cl, 14.5%)

Layer Cake Malbec is a red wine made from 100% Malbec, produced by One True Vine. The grapes come from Mendoza, Argentina, and remain on the vine four to six weeks longer than those at neighbouring vineyards. All harvesting, de-stemming and sorting is done by hand, and the wine is aged with roughly 20% in French oak barrels and 80% in stainless steel. Ripe blackberry and dark plum dominate the nose, followed by black cherry, mocha and black pepper, with cedar and baking spice emerging with airing. The palate is generous and fruit-forward, with blackberry and cassis, then cocoa, vanilla and a faint smokiness over velvety tannins. The finish is medium-long and smooth, with dark cherry and chocolate lingering alongside gentle spice.