Dornier Malbec 2018 750ml

Origin: Stellenbosch

Varieties: 100%Malbec

In South Africa Malbec is most commonly used as one of fivevarietals in a red Bordeaux blend. On Dornier the wine made from this grapewith its thick-skinned berry and green flesh tends to be full and juicy witharomas of dark berries and plum with hints of violet that is typical of thevarietal. The palate is rich in texture and shows characteristics of berry,dark chocolate and juicy fruit. The finish is long with a balanced acidity andfine tannin structure.

Tasting Notes:

On Dornier the wine made from this grape with its thick-skinnedberry and green flesh tends to be full and juicy with aromas of dark berriesand plum with hints of violet that is typical of the varietal. The palate isrich in texture and shows characteristics of berry, dark chocolate and juicyfruit. The finish is long with a balanced acidity and fine tannin structure.

VintageConditions:
The Malbec vineyard is planted on our Groenkloof farm on the slopes ofStellenbosch Mountain and is the highest vineyard on Dornier. The soil consistsof decomposed granite. The yield of this vineyard is kept low naturally becauseMalbec seems to be a favourite of the resident troop of baboons.

Fermentation andAgeing:

This wine was fermented in open stainless-steel tanks withregular pump overs. After alcoholic fermentation the wines underwent malolacticfermentation followed by 18 months ageing in 30% new and the balance in secondfill and older French oak barrels.

Food Pairing:

This wine pairs well with barbecued meats like beef or lamb. Italso matches with more exotic flavours like Thai roast duck and Cajun chicken.A classic complement to vegetarian or meat empanadas.