Te Awa, Left Field Malbec, Gimblett Gravels, 2014

90
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2019
The old river bed terroir that made the Gimblett Gravels is known for its plantings of red Bordeaux grapes, with Malbec usually used as a blending partner. But this varietal example is worth a try in place of your usual Argentinian favourite. It spends 18 months in French oak yet is fruit forward with fresh, stalky blackberry, blackcurrant, anise and tarry flavours.
Producer
Te Awa
Brand
Left Field Malbec
Vintage
2014
Colour
Red
Country
New Zealand
Region
Hawke's Bay
Appellation
Gimblett Gravels
Alcohol
13.50%
Grapes