Driftwood Estate Artifacts Malbec 2022
- 91
- $40
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An electric, fuchsia rimmed hue in the glass. Redcurrants, pomegranate juice and blackberries. A swirl of boysenberry compote and kalamata olives. Crushed coffee bean, dill and a subtle winter pine. Elements of blood orange and beetroot. Crunchy acidity followed by fine powdery tannins. This Malbec sits comfortably in its juicy style with suitable structural integrity. It is quite a pure example and drinks very well on its own. If you are dining, go for lean kangaroo strips or venison, as the brightness of the wine won’t get lost.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
