At 18% alcohol this isn’t your everyday Argentinean Malbec, this a fortified Malbec that gives after-dinner Port a run for its money.
Tastes rather like the sweetest form of Sherry (Pedro Ximenez, PX) but not so sickly. The black treacle flavours have added bilberry jam that’s been cooked a bit too long but lightened with a fresh apple juice aftertaste. The blackberry and cherry polish aroma doesn’t make it into the flavour.
Treat this wine as you would other sweet fortified wines so match to desserts or nuts.
So good it made Wine of the Week.
