Part of a creative project out of the Langhorne Creek region: 3 winemakers were offered access to the region’s fruit for the first time. Potts clone Malbec, one plot on its own roots, the other grafted on to merlot. Pulpy and expressive, defined as much by the violet lift and teeming blue-fruit references, as by the framework of edgy tannins doused with garden herb and bush tomato accents. Long, mouth-filling and nicely pliant. Tony Love Points: 95/100
Attractive aromas of violets and plums, as well as blueberry and distinctive mint-leaf tones. The palate has a bright, red-toned core with tangy raspberry and redcurrant flavors. Very fruit-focused and crunchy. Drink now. Points: 90/100
Part of a creative project out of the Langhorne Creek region: 3 winemakers were offered access to the region’s fruit for the first time. Potts clone Malbec, one plot on its own roots, the other grafted on to merlot. Pulpy and expressive, defined as much by the violet lift and teeming blue-fruit references, as by the framework of edgy tannins doused with garden herb and bush tomato accents. Long, mouth-filling and nicely pliant. Points: 91/100
Part of a creative project out of Langhorne Creek, for which 3 winemakers were offered access to the region’s fruit for the first time. From the Wenzel vineyard, 2 separate blocks co-fermented, then steered via a range of vinification techniques and maturation vessels. The deep purple colour is astounding, aromas of masses of violets, flint, and dark plum cake with baking spices. The palate then turns to pure dark plum and garden herb freshness. High intensity flavours, yet with an ease of flow and fine tannin grip. An exciting malbec expression. Points: 95/100
Deepish, bright red/purple hue, with a sweetly-berried, red cherry to raspberry aroma, very much a fruit style red wine. It’s light-bodied and soft-tannined, with fairly plain but attractive flavours, fine texture and it's very easy on the palate.
Scents of tomato leaf, salt bush, ripe plums, liquorice. Leafy and savoury red, green-gauge characters rippling through, saltiness to finish but a good, dry, acid-laden plum and tomato-y flavour profile. Does the variety justice. Fine tannins a feature too. Gluggabilty and interest. Points: 93/100
