Matua Single Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Malbec (2013)

The fruit-drenched 2013 vintage (5*) is a densely coloured, single-vineyard red, hand-picked in the Matheson Vineyard, in the Bridge Pa Triangle, and French oak-aged. Purple/black, it is powerful, with highly concentrated blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, gentle tannins and a finely textured, very smooth finish. Best drinking 2018+.

Details

Type: Red Wines
Variety: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $58 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV

Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2018

The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.

When to drink: 2018

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