Majella Malleea 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Majella
Label Name:
 
Malleea
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra (Limestone Coast, South Australia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Shiraz (45%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Australian Wine Guide: Highly Recommended (2017). Majella wines regularly score highly in James Halliday Wine Companion; some Majella vintages have received mid-90s (up to ~96) scores; Majella is a multi-award, 5‑star Halliday-rated producer

Tasting Note
Dark magenta colour. Aromas of mulberry, blackcurrant, blackberry and vanillin oak. Palate of cassis, plums, spice and mint, with mouth-filling Shiraz softness and poised Cabernet structure. Fine, integrated tannins and long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roasted duck, Sichuan beef stir-fry, char siu pork.

Production Method
Individual parcels fermented in small static fermenters ~5 days, finished and matured in new French oak for ~18 months; barrels selected for blending.

Vineyard Info
Majella, family-owned Coonawarra estate (est. 1968). Renowned for mature Cabernet and Shiraz plantings and award-winning, boutique single‑vineyard bottlings.