The Malbec Selection - 6 Bottles

Malbec is a black-skinned grape variety native to south-western France (specifically the area around Cahors), but now better known as the iconic wine grape of Argentina. Through its success in the vineyards of Mendoza, in a few short decades Malbec has shot from relative obscurity to international fame, simultaneously bringing new-found attention and respect to Argentina as a wine-producing nation.

This is a new collection of great Malbec wines from Masters and connoisseurs who specialise in making wines from this great varietal. 

Chateau de Mercues Grand Vin
Cahors, Southwest France
1 x 75cl Bottles
abv: 14.5% 
This vintage 2016 was listed in 'The top 100 Wines of 2019, by Wine Spectator Magazine' and it won a Gold Medal at the Global Malbec Masters. In February 2024, This wine won Best Malbec in the World at Wine Paris. Winemaker Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux won the overall Winemaker of the Year Award at the same show in 2023. This is a very special Malbec indeed! 

Portillo Malbec 
Mendoza, Argentina
1 x 75cl Bottles
abv: 13,5%
Portillo Malbec is a delicious red wine from Argentina. This wine is produced in the Uco Valley, located in the Mendoza region, known for its high-altitude vineyards and optimal growing conditions for Malbec grapes.

On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with a velvety texture and a good balance of acidity and tannins. You'll taste flavours of ripe black fruits, such as blackberries and blackcurrants, as well as a touch of spice and oak. The wine finishes with a long and smooth aftertaste, leaving you with a pleasant sensation of fruitiness and complexity.

Argento Malbec 
Menzoda Malbec 
1 x 75cl Bottles
abv: 13.5%
A delicious Malbec that is a true expression of its time in Mendoza. This bright purple wine is bursting with fresh plums and berries with hints of violets. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. A wine for any day of the week!

Pacheco Pereda Organic Fairtrade Malbec 
Mendoza, Argentina
1 x 75cl bottles
abv: 13%
Pacheco Pereda was established in Mendoza in 2010 by Alejandro Bulgheroni with the aim of extending sustainable viticulture in Argentina. This vision has resulted in one of Argentina’s largest organic-certified vineyard holdings. The name ‘Pacheco Pereda’ harks back to 20th century migrant families arriving in Argentina to establish farms on the sort of land that existed prior to industrial agriculture. This organic Malbec has a deep purple colour and fruit forward aromas of plums, cherries, and raspberries, with some violet notes. On the palate, it is medium bodied with round and velvety tannins, and a refreshing mouthfeel.

Paul Hobbs Felino Malbec 
Mendoza, Argentina

1 x 75cl Bottles   
abv: 14%                                                                           

In 1989, Paul Hobbs visited Mendoza for the first time with his longstanding friend Jorge Catena, brother of the famous Nicolas Catena, he fell in love with the place, the people, but also with the potential to make great wine.

He began experimenting with the variety that would become Argentina's calling card - Malbec. His first 10 barrel vintage of Malbec persuaded the American press of the potential of this grape. Paul established his own winery, Viña Cobos, in 1999 and 20 years later, Paul continues to make wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir from which they come. In an exploration of the different terroirs across Mendoza Paul looks for the most distinguished regions in Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco to produce wines that uniquely express their origins. The winery’s elegant and balanced wines are a result of meticulous vineyard farming and utmost respect for terroir. this an outstanding wine! 

Mont Rocher Malbec
Languedoc, France

1 x 75cl Bottles
abv: 13%

Deep in colour with ripe plum, blackberries and cherries on the nose. This is rich and rounded wine with perfectly balanced tannins. The long finish is smooth and succulent.