Majella Malleea 2002

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Majella
Label Name:
 
Malleea
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Shiraz (45%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Majella records for 2002 Malleea: 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 7 Bronze (Majella awards). The Malleea consistently receives strong reviews from Australian critics and shows frequent medals across vintages

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, mulberry and plum with cedar, vanilla oak, mint and savoury/meaty notes. Silky Shiraz texture with structured Cabernet grip and a long, cedar-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, slow-cooked beef brisket; aged hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan beef, lamb curry (Indian).

Production Method
Small-batch static fermentation; finished and matured about 16–18 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads; barrel-selected and blended.

Vineyard Info
Majella (founded 1968) farms terra rossa over limestone in Coonawarra; Malleea is the estate flagship made from oldest vines and produced only in top years.