TASTING NOTES FOR Fat Bastard Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2025

🍷 Appearance
Deep purple with rich ruby hues. Vibrant and youthful in the glass, with excellent depth of colour.

👃 Aromas
Generous and inviting, with ripe blackberry, black cherry and dark plum supported by hints of vanilla, cedar, chocolate and subtle tobacco.

👅 Palate
Ripe, juicy and full-flavoured, delivering layers of dark cherry, plum and blueberry. Chocolate and vanilla add richness, while touches of tobacco, smoky spice and savoury character provide extra complexity. Grays

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium to full-bodied with a plush, rounded mouthfeel and fine, chalky tannins. Balanced acidity keeps the generous fruit fresh, leading to a smooth, savoury and lingering finish.

🍇 Overall Style
A bold, fruit-driven Mendoza Malbec with plenty of ripe dark fruit and an approachable, smooth texture. Generous and immediately enjoyable, with enough savoury complexity to keep things interesting. Wine More Cellars

🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with chargrilled steak, beef brisket, lamb chops, barbecued meats, burgers, chilli con carne or other richly flavoured meat dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A terrific crowd-pleasing Malbec—rich, juicy and packed with flavour without becoming heavy. The combination of ripe dark fruit, soft tannins and savoury spice makes this an excellent everyday red and a particularly good match for the barbecue.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷