Knappstein Malbec 2021

Usually a useful blending component, straight Malbec is not unknown but rarely gets anyone too excited. This just might be a thrilling exception – it is certainly a well-priced one. A Clare Valley Malbec, the colour is a vibrant garnet while the nose offers warm earth, dark berries, chocolate, tobacco leaf notes, coffee grinds and a character reminiscent of the juice from a tin of beetroot. Supple tannins too, with really impressive length and a well balanced finish. A very fine example of Malbec which should provide pleasure for at least the next seven to twelve years.