Doolhof Single Vineyard | Malbec 2022 | 15%

Tasting Notes

Intense garnet to dark purple in colour with vibrant aromas of violets, cocoa,and blackcurrant. The palate shows richness and roundness, with flavors of blackberries and plums.

Winemaker's Notes

Situated on a semi-alluvial riverbed, with deep, mineral rich soils, this Malbecvineyard experiences slow and even ripening. As a result, it produces top-tierfruit characterized by impeccable equilibrium and a delightful, lively inherentacidity. Following manual harvesting, the grapes undergo a meticulous week-long sorting process as whole clusters, before being gently crushed andseparated from stems, finally finding their place within a stainless-steel tank.

The primary extraction occurs through a two-day cold soak, succeeded by agradual fermentation process. The skins continue to interact with the liquidafter fermentation, enhancing the aromatic profile. Once the natural malolacticfermentation concludes, the grapes are gently pressed until dry. Subsequently,the wine matures for 12 months in 33% new French oak barrels, 33% 2nd,3rdand 4th fill French, Hungarian and American barrels and 34% in a concretetank. This maturation is followed by racking and bottling in May 2023.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with roast leg of lamb, also great with matured cheese and preserves.