Tikal Jubilo (75cl, 14.5%)

Tikal Jubilo is an Argentine red blend from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, made from 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit comes from certified organic vineyards, with hand-harvesting and about 15% of the Cabernet Sauvignon fermented as whole bunches. The wine ages for 16 months in 70% French and 30% American oak barrels. The nose shows blackcurrant, dark berry, cedar, tobacco, aniseed, oak spice and mint. The palate is plush with black cherry liqueur, red currants, berry jam, rosemary, dark spice and black tea, with fine-grained tannins. The finish is medium-long, with tree bark, blackcurrant and toasty oak.