Paracombe Malbec 2016

Grown on Single Vineyard; grapes were harvested exclusively from the Waugh family vineyard at Paracombe

Deep red, purple colour. Enjoy a bountiful bouquet of plum and violet aromas with hints of earthy notes and cinnamon spice. The palate offers intense, dark red cherry, black liquorice and fine tannin with impeccable length ensuring this wine will age for many years.

Very deep, dark purple/red colour, and a dense, richly ripe and concentrated bouquet of black fruits and spice, and a trace of mint. The wine is full-bodied and loaded with tannin, which coats the mouth and tongue. There’s also a hint of sandalwood. It’s a big, ballsy wine, very gutsy and powerful, emphatic and firmly structured, with length and aging potential. The flavours are good and ripe. Huon Hooke

Alcohol Level : 14.2%

Awards

2016 Vintage; 92 Points Nick Stock JamesSuckling.com, Bronze 2020 Royal Adelaide Wine Show

2015 Vintage; 94 Points Rob Geddes MW, 92 Huon Hooke, 91 Points Toni Paterson MW, 90 Points Halliday Wine Companion, 90 Points JamesSuckling.com

2013 Vintage; Gold 2015 Adelaide Hills Wine Show, 94 Points Rob Geddes MW, 93 Points Huon Hooke

2010 Vintage; Blue Gold 2015 Sydney International Wine Competition, Gold 2014 Melbourne International Wine Competition, 92 Points Rob Geddes MW, 90 Points Huon Hooke

2008 Vintage; Gold 2010 Boutique Wine Awards, 90 Points Halliday Wine Companion

Culinary Recommendation: To serve 16 C - 18 C. Good match with meat dishes, a rare rib eye steak would be ideal, lamb and pork will also pair well, mushroom for vegetarian option.