2023 'Homage' Cabernet Malbec

Good winter rain allowed soil profiles to be full, giving the vines a great start to the growing season. A remarkably cool summer followed, providing perfect conditions for healthy balanced vines. The long ripening period produced fruit with a perfect balance of good colour, high natural acidity, and concentrated flavours.

Our ‘Homage’ Cabernet Malbec pays tribute to this classic style which has long been produced in the Clare Valley. The fruit is sourced from 2 small blocks planted adjacent to one another in 2008.

12 months in seasoned oak.

A generous, plush and full-bodied red. Layers of crème de cassis, juicy blackberries, and ripe plums unfold seamlessly. The tannins are beautifully balanced, providing both structure and finesse, while fresh acidity carries the fruit through to a long, harmonious finish.

A bouquet of dark fruits - blackberry, cassis, mulberry, and plum lifted by delicate floral notes that add elegance and vibrancy. Subtle hints of charry cigar box and well-integrated French oak provide depth and complexity.