Mendoza Vineyards 1907 Malbec (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% Malbec from the Medrano area of Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Mendoza Vineyards, S.A. from a Fairtrade-certified vineyard at around 700 metres above sea level, with vines planted in 1907. Fermentation begins partly in new French oak barrels before 12 months of ageing in new French and American oak. The nose shows ripe plums and blackberries, black cherry, dried flowers, nutmeg, clove, vanilla and orange skin. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, with jammy blackberry and plum, vibrant acidity, dried herbs and strawberry, with round, fleshy tannins. The finish is medium, with firm tannins, spice and dark fruit.