2013 The Malleea
"The Malleea" by Majella continues the great Australian tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blends.
We use the finest parcels of fruit from our oldest vines, ferment them gently in our modern fermentation cellar, and then finish off the ferment in new French oak hogsheads. After MLF the wine was then aged for another 18 months in these barrels before bottling in imported fine Italian bottles.
The 2013 “The Malleea” is a dark magenta colour, with a bright purple hue. Lush mulberry, black currant, blackberry and vanillin oak on the nose. The layered palate is of cassis, plum fruit and spice with undertones of mint. Fine structured tannins and subtle oak enhance the finish
Truly one of Australia's great wines!!!
Aging Potential: 20 years plus
Winemaker: Bruce Gregory and Michael Marcus
"Cedary aromas with lovely cassis/ blackberry fruit to balance. Nice zippy, medium bodied palate full of sweet berry fruit, plums, vanilla and cedar oak." Winestate Annual Edition 2018
| Variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Shiraz (45%) |
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| Region: | Coonawarra |
| Harvest: | Early April |
Majella “The Malleea” 2013
“The Malleea” by Majella continues the great Australian tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blends.
“Malleea”, an Aboriginal term meaning “green paddock” is a great descriptor for the green, lush pastures and vineyards of the limestone coast region in the South Eastern portion of South Australia.
First made in 1996, and only produced when growing conditions are perfect for producing premium quality wines. We use the finest parcels of fruit from our oldest vines.
Winemaking
We use the finest parcels of fruit from our oldest vines, ferment them gently in our modern fermentation cellar, and then finish off the ferment in new french oak hogsheads.
The wine is then aged for another 18 months in these barrels before being bottled in imported fine italian bottles.
Vintage Conditions
Coonawarra experienced an excellent vintage in 2013 which was characterised by a warm, dry summer followed by a cool autumn: optimal conditions for our Cabernet and Shiraz. 2013 promises to produce strong wines with high colour density, fruit concentration and tannin structure.
Grape Variety
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz
Region
Coonawarra
Winemakers Comments
The 2013 “The Malleea” is a dark magenta colour, with a bright purple hue. Lush mulberry, black currant, blackberry and vanillin oak on the nose. The layered palate is of cassis, plum fruit and spice with undertones of mint. Fine structured tannins and subtle oak enhance the finish.
| Cellaring: | 10 - 15 years |
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Download Tasting Note
Download The Malleea Tasting Note 575.8 kb pdf