Broadvale Block 1 Malbec
We have one small block of much-prized Malbec. Located on the Broadvale hill, it is mostly gravel loam, with a small patch of sand at one end. The beauty of the Malbec is quite bewildering - incredibly bright and succulent fruit from a strangely distinctive place on our Estate.
Palate
Juicy, ripe fruit, velvety tannins, subtle char note
Nose
Intense dark berries, anise, red liquorice and Mediterranean herbs
Maturation
Second and third use French barriques
Organic Status
Certified Organic
Vintage
2025
Growing conditions
The season was warm and dry, with an early start and steady progression through harvest. Reds took longer to reach phenolic ripeness, but our pristine fruit held through to April, allowing Malbec to be picked in stunning shape – even after a late rain event.
Winemaker notes
Fruit was handpicked and destemmed, seeking to retain as many whole berries as possible. A three-day cold soak followed. The ferment was then gently plunged and pumped over. The wine was pressed after 14 days and racked to oak, where malolactic fermentation occurred.