2014 Ferngrove Frankland River Limited Release Malbec

International Malbec Day - Sunday 17 April 2016

In 2011 Argentina established this day to celebrate Malbec as its flagship variety as well as to showcase its wine industry to the world. Each year since then the day has evolved exponentially worldwide as a celebration of Argentinian culture and oenology with Malbec at its centre.

To mark this auspicious day, I've jumped onto the bandwagon with an example of Malbec from Ferngrove Estate in Western Australia's isolated and cool climate Frankland River region. The winery has championed the variety since 1998 not just to play a supporting role to Cabernet but as a varietal in its own right.

The wine pours a deep crimson colour into the glass.
Blackberry, mulberry, damson plum, violets and spice. Smoky overtones too on the nose. Full-bodied, generously flavoured with dark berries, violets, juicy plum and spice. The silky mouthfeel with its well-balanced structure gives it elegance and drinkability.

Powerful example of dark, ripe concentrated fruit flavours with drying tannins that go right to the end. Good value, very enjoyable wine that should do well over the next few years. Watch Malbec take off in this region !

Source: Retail. ABV: 13.5%. Closure: Screw Cap. Price: $18.00. Rating: 92 Points.

Website: http://www.ferngrove.com.au