Origin- South Africa

Region- Elgin

Grapes- Malbec

Type- Red

Style- Juicy, fruity, elegant red

Alcohol- 13.5%

This is the tenth vintage, from Paul Wallace, of his Black Dog Malbec. The wine is named for Paul’s favourite (black) dog – Jake.

The blocks are harvested separately, and fermented in stainless steel. 80% are then aged in French oak barrels, to soften and season the wine, and the remaining 20% aged in concrete amphora, to emphasise a fruit-driven profile.

The wine itself is lean, dark and intense. Expect notes of blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants and juicy red plums, with a hint of spice and silky tannins. A memorable wine with a lot of character; one that embodies the elegance of Elgin fruit.

The ideal accompaniment to red meat dishes, beef steak, game or slow roasted lamb or should it take your fancy, sit in front of a fire, sip slowly and dip into a bowl of pistachio nuts or biltong.

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