Knappstein Malbec 2023

Always intriguing to see a solo varietal Malbec. It has long been used as a blending component in the Clare Valley, but here we have it standing on its own, the fruit coming from the Yertabulti and Provis Vineyards. These are situated in the north of the Valley. Blood red/maroon with a purple rim, the nose reveals good oak integration along with notes of spices, red apples, chocolate, kirsch, raspberries, aniseed and chocolate. Seamless in structure, this is a medium weight wine, mid-length, with fine tannins. There is a gentle fade here. Six to eight years.