Doolhof Malbec South Africa

Tasting Notes: Intense garnet to dark purple in colour with vibrant aromas of violets cocoa and black pepper. The palete shows richness and roundness with flavours of blakberries and plum. Winemaker's Notes: Malbec ripens quite early yielding superior quality fruit with good analysis. The grapes were hand picked and whole bunch sorted over a week extracting colour and aromas early. A slow fermentation to start as well as extended time on the skins further enhanced wine quality. The grapes were pressed at -2° Balling and matured in 40% new French oak barrels for 12 months. Serving Suggestion: Serve with roast leg of lamb also great with matured cheese and preserves. Chef's Special: Springbok fillet cooked in a Malbec reduction.- Doolhof Estate