Majella Malleea 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Majella
Label Name:
 
Malleea
Vintage:
 
2012
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 awards list the 2012 'The Malleea' as having won 1 Silver medal and 5 Bronze medals (producer awards page)

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, plum and blackberry with mulberry, dark spice, mint and vanilla oak. Rich, mouth-filling palate with integrated fine tannins, dark chocolate notes and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted lamb chops, roast beef or slow-cooked brisket; aged hard cheeses (cheddar, manchego). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki or miso-glazed steak.

Production Method
Hand-picked estate fruit; small-batch fermentations in static fermenters; matured ~18 months in new French oak; final blend selected from oldest‑vine barrels.

Vineyard Info
Majella, family-owned since 1968 on Coonawarra's terra rossa soils. Founded by Brian and Anthony Lynn; Malleea produced since 1996 from oldest estate vines as a premium Cabernet–Shiraz blend.