Majella Malleea 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Majella
Label Name:
 
Malleea
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Shiraz (45%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Majella website notes '96 points Halliday' for The Malleea (general); retail reviews cite high scores (mid-90s) for various vintages; Campbell Mattinson awarded 94 pts to a later Malleea release

Tasting Note
Dark magenta color. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, mulberry and vanilla oak. Palate shows cassis, plum, spice and mint notes with fine structured tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, slow-braised brisket with tomato sauce. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Cantonese roasted beef, Malaysian beef rendang, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Individual parcels fermented in small static fermenters; some parcels barrel-fermented. Aged ~18–19 months in new, tightly grained French oak hogsheads.

Vineyard Info
Majella estate, planted from 1968 on terra rossa over limestone. Family-owned Coonawarra producer known for mature Cabernet and Shiraz vineyards and precision viticulture.