TASTING NOTES FOR Mr Mick Malbec Clare Valley South Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with vibrant crimson and purple hues. Youthful and inviting in the glass, with excellent colour and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, showing ripe blackberry, dark plum, mulberry and blueberry, with attractive violet florals and touches of spice and mocha adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Juicy and generous, delivering layers of ripe blackberries, plums and blueberries. The dark fruit is complemented by subtle spice and gentle oak characters, creating a medium-bodied palate with excellent balance and immediate drinking appeal.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with soft, approachable tannins. The fruit remains fresh and vibrant through the palate, leading to a lingering finish of dark berries, plum and gentle savoury spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A vibrant, fruit-driven Clare Valley Malbec that combines generous dark fruit with floral lift, supple tannins and subtle complexity. Malbec has a long history in the Clare Valley, and Mr Mick celebrates that heritage with a modern, highly approachable expression.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled steak, barbecued lamb, beef burgers, pork ribs, chorizo, pizza or mature cheeses. Its generous fruit and smooth tannins make it particularly versatile with grilled meats.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A deliciously approachable Malbec with plenty of Clare Valley personality. Juicy blackberry and plum fruit, attractive floral notes, subtle spice and beautifully soft tannins make this a very easy wine to enjoy. Excellent everyday drinking and a great alternative for lovers of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷