Soldiers Block Malbec

Soldiers Block Malbec

Soldiers Block Malbec – Warm, soft and lusciously lush this is juicy, crunchy and bright. A rich and chocolate-y Malbec with an abundance of ripe plum, cassis and Morello cherry flavours.

Winemakers Notes

All the Malbec fruit comes from an estate in the Swan Hill region where there are 5 hectares of Malbec (approximately 12.5 acres which produces 90 tonnes of fruit per vintage). The Malbec are on
their own roots and were planted in 2000. With the age of the vines and the harsh growing conditions, the Malbec vines are less vigorous which leads to a more intense colour and flavour. The vines are
trained on a two wire vertical trellis, drip irrigation and minimum fertilisation. All the vines are machine harvested at night between mid to late March and grown on red sandy loam soil with
limestone clay base. Climate is Mediterranean with summer temperatures between 30 and 40°C. Total vineyard area is 1250 acres. Once the grapes have been crushed pressed and sent to the fermenter, the
winery then pumps over 4 times a day. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks at 25°C for three weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place over 4 weeks. 50% of the blend is aged in French and
American oak barriques for 3 months.

Tasting Note

Black aromatic Malbec, with notes of black cherry fruit and flavours of summer pudding. Charming, soft, sumptuous but with a core grip and power that gives it length and the muscles for food.

Food Pairing

Great with rich and hearty food. Try me with a rich casserole or roasted Mediterranean vegetables

In celebration of the ‘Returned Soldiers Settlement Act’ of 1915, when returning Australian soldiers were rewarded with ‘blocks’ of land, which led to the planting of vineyards, still used today.

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