Soldiers Block, Malbec

Victoria | Australia A rich and chocolate-y Malbec with an abundance of ripe plum, cassis and Morello cherry flavours. Awards 2015 Vintage: International Wine Challenge 2016 -Bronze About the Producer All the Malbec fruit comes from an estate in the Swan Hill region where there are 5 hectares of Malbec. The Malbec are on their own roots and were planted in 2000. All the vines are machine harvested at night between mid to late March and grown on red sandy loam soil with limestone clay base. 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. Ageing 50% of the blend is aged in French and American oak barriques for 3 months. Food Pairing Great with rich and hearty food. Try me with a rich casserole or roasted Mediterranean vegetables