Jones Winery & Vineyard Rutherglen Malbec 2017
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Tamburlaine Organic Wines point 65 Orange Malbec 2018
Posted: April 24, 2020
A good example of the varietal with spicy fruit mix on the nose and a firm oaky palate with stonefruits behind. 5+
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The Alchemists Reserve Elixir Margaret River Malbec 2018
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dense spicy plum aromas and quite a firm tannic palate with good length of fruit flavours.
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Silkwood Estate The Walcott Pemberton Malbec 2018
Posted: April 24, 2020
Pretty oak/fruit fragrances fill the glass and the fresh palate has a nice core of sweet fruit with a lingering finish.
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Jane Brook Shovelgate Vineyard Margaret River Malbec 2017
Posted: April 24, 2020
Spicy oak dominates the nose and exhibits a delicate lightweight palate.
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Singlefile Wines Great Southern Malbec 2018
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nicely perfumed dark red fruit bouquet and some lovely rich plum flavours and talc-like tannins.
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Singlefile Wines Great Southern Malbec 2018
Posted: April 8, 2020
A sweetness of blackberry and blueberry varietal fruit characters with some fresh stalky notes and lifted violet elements.
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Ferngrove Wines Black Label Frankland River Malbec 2018
Posted: January 11, 2020
An inky nose that is all savoury and meaty characters with sweet red fruit flavours and earthy/beetroot notes.
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Three Hills Margaret River Malbec 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Intense, full-bodied, oak driven malbec with purple hues, hints of confectionery fruit characters and good tannin length.
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Hutt River Clare Valley Malbec 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
An attractive style with fresh cool edged fruit characters, some savoury earthy elements and loads of spiciness.
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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Orange Malbec 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
A warm and generous wine with aromas of beetroot, raspberries and violets. Excellent level of fresh fruit intensity on the palate with floral notes running through.
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Brown Brothers Limited Release Heathcote Malbec 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
A bright, fresh and uncomplicated style with floral dark berry fruit characters.
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La La Land Victoria Malbec 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Aromas of cherry cola and violets with a bright fresh raspberry palate and gravelly tannins. Good acid line to balance.
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Paracombe Adelaide Hills Malbec 2015
Posted: December 10, 2019
Inky nose with subtle violet and blackberry fragrances. Good length and persistence of cedar oak and blackberry fruit flavours with good framework of tannins.
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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Single Vineyard Orange Malbec 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Smells of blackcurrants and licorice with a menthol note and good weight of dark fruit flavours on a warming palate.
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Warrabilla Wines Reserve NE Vic Malbec 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Menthol/blackcurrant bouquet with a simple candied black fruit palate.
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Vinos For Chinos Clare Valley Malbec 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Deep rich earthy nose with layers of black fruit and a bold spicy confectionery black fruit palate that, according to one judge, “Hits the mark well”.
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Taylors Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Plump plum nose with a violet lift and nice integration of beetroot and plum flavours.
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Gralyn Estate Margaret River Malbec 2018
Posted: September 4, 2019
Vibrant purple wine with pungent plum/meaty aromas and soft blackcurrant palate with a sweet finish.
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Tamburlaine Single Vineyard Orange Malbec 2017
Posted: July 3, 2019
Aromas of spices, plums and berries with a floral nuance. “Sublime” varietal fruit expression on the palate that has hints of fruit cake with some drying tannins.
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Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec 2017
Posted: May 1, 2019
Attractive mature shades of red with some very nice complex varietal fruit characters of black berries with cleansing tannins.
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Coopers Creek Gisborne Malbec 2016
Posted: May 1, 2019
Barrel-aged for a year, this easy-drinking red offers good value. Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling, with satisfying depth of fresh, vibrant, berryish, slightly spicy flavours, a subtle seasoning of oak, and a smooth finish. $18 (UK)
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Karrawatta The Meddler Langhorne Creek Malbec 2017
Posted: May 1, 2019
Quite a tarry character to this nose with a pleasant and uncomplicated ripe red and black fruit palate.
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Stonyfell Langhorne Creek Malbec 2017
Posted: May 1, 2019
Deep rich colour with bright youthful aromas and typical stewed fruit-like flavours with a cleansing line of tannins.
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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Single Vineyard Orange Malbec 2017
Posted: May 1, 2019
Very fresh aromas of fruit and vegetables; pleasing and different. Great palate structure and balance with fine ripe fruit, silky smooth tannins and a firm finish. 3-5
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Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec 2017
Posted: May 1, 2019
Perfumed dark berry bouquet with a thread of menthol-like characters. Beautifully fragrant fruit flavours supported by firm prickly tannins. A classic Malbec!
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Swings & Roundabouts Novus Margaret River Malbec 2018
Posted: May 1, 2019
A classic and uncomplicated example of the variety with its vibrant juicy blue fruit aromas and lovely youthful juicy palate.
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Swings & Roundabouts Novus Margaret River Malbec 2018
Posted: March 7, 2019
Bright black fruit bouquet with violet-like fragrances and nice depth and length of savoury cherry flavours with a robust tannin structure.
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Saint Clair James Sinclair Hawke’s Bay Malbec 2017
Posted: November 7, 2018
Offering good, early drinking, this is a medium-bodied, supple red with strong, fresh, berryish, plummy, slightly earthy flavours, and oak-derived complexity. $28
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Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2017
Posted: November 7, 2018
A simple but well made varietal with bright fresh juicy red berry fruits showing a slight green edge.
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Tamburlaine Reserve Orange Malbec 2017
Posted: November 7, 2018
Loads of pepper and spice on the red fruit nose with slight herbal greenness. Big and thick in the mouth, rich with fruit flavours supported by fine tannins with a well balanced finish. 3-5
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Paracombe Adelaide Hills Malbec 2015
Posted: November 7, 2018
Very alluring classic malbec style that is ageing well and has some classy minty varietal fruit. Still showing some youthful vibrancy.
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Cuppa Cup Limestone Coast Malbec 2016
Posted: November 7, 2018
Massive herbal characters on the nose with slight minty nuances. Lovely vibrant minty varietal fruit palate with some great rich tannins. An excellent drink!
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McGuigan Cellar Select Limestone Coast Malbec 2016
Posted: November 7, 2018
Brooding inky bouquet with funky notes and spicy peppery characters. Big, rich mouthfilling fruit palate. Needs time and food!
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Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: November 7, 2018
Intense berry fruit notes to the nose and simple solid varietal fruit palate laced with some very drying tannins. 3-5
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Taylors Wines Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2017
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lightly perfumed confectionery red berry fruit characters with ample tannin length.
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Three Hills Margaret River Malbec 2016
Posted: November 7, 2018
Spicy red berry aromas with fragrances of fresh picked mint! Delicious rich chocolaty palate with slightly aggressive tannins.
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La La Land Victoria Malbec 2016
Posted: November 7, 2018
Funky farmyardy hints to the steely cherry nose and a silky smooth cherry driven palate.
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Blaxland Vineyards Cuppa Cup Limestone Coast Malbec 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
Tarry licorice lift to the nose with the fleshy red fruit flavours carried by the oak.
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Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dark plum/cassis bouquet and a nicely structured, jubey dark berry fruit, palate.
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Angus & Bremer Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dense, vibrant and youthful with inky blue fruit characters combined with stylish oak and powdery tannins.
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Eldredge Vineyards Reserve Clare Valley Malbec 2014
Posted: July 4, 2018
A mature and complex wine with powerful sweet fruit laced with tarry oak. Soft in the mouth it has structure and complexity.
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Taylors Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lifted blueberry bouquet with powerful smokiness and excellent red berry flavours on a fresh palate that has an attractive drying finish.
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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Orange Malbec 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright purple wine bordering on black! Inviting fragrances of raspberries and cherries and a well structured palate with great length of vibrant varietal flavours. 5+
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Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle dark fruit fragrances and a savoury palate with nicely integrated soft flavour profile. Great to drink now. 3-5
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Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: May 2, 2018
A more austere style. Smells of rum and raisin ice-cream according to one judge with a complexity of spicy flavours. Good food wine. 5+
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Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely deep purple wine bordering on black. Has a floral/violet spectrum of aromas and a planky thick tannic palate with good varietal fruit depth showing Vegemite-like complexity. 5+
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Palmer Wines Purebred Margaret River Malbec 2014
Posted: May 2, 2018
An intense concentration of fruit fragrances with nice use of cedary oak. Brooding inky cassis palate with a robust finish.
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Jane Brook Shovelgate Vineyard Margaret River Malbec 2016
Posted: May 2, 2018
Rich and spicy and smelling like a fruit cake! Fleshy in the mouth with good length of varietal fruit sweetness.
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Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016
Posted: January 12, 2018
Raspberries and black cherries lift off the nose. High level of oak and acidity on the palate.
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