The Show Malbec (75cl, 14.3%)

The Show Malbec is an organically farmed Argentine Malbec from Mendoza, bottled at approximately 14.3% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Fruit comes from Mendoza, including higher-elevation Uco Valley, with alluvial and volcanic soils and a longer growing season. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks using native yeast, with minimal punch-downs and more than two weeks of extended skin contact post-fermentation. The nose shows crushed dark berries, violets, dried herbs, black pepper and a subtle stemmy quality. The palate is fruit-forward with blackberry, plum and cranberry, then white pepper, baking spice and toasty vanilla, with velvety tannins. The finish is long, with fine-grained tannins and lingering mixed spice.