Mendoza Malbec 2020

Pepperjack

Mendoza Malbec 2020

Pepperjack

Mendoza Malbec 2020

RRP (750 mL)
$25.00
750 mL
$19.00
6 x 750 mL
$114.00

Overview

Overview

The Pepperjack range is a tribute to the Barossa’s rich heritage. Our winemaking team has respect for traditional winemaking techniques, yet is also dynamic and imaginative. Pepperjack winemakers are conscious of modern wine styles and create wines that reflect our passion for this special region.

The Mendoza Malbec was matured in a combination of Stainless Steel tanks (both with and without oak treatment) and Seasoned and New French oak barrels.

Varietal Malbec
Vintage 2020
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Volume 750 mL
Closure Screw Cap
Alc/Vol 14.5%
Peak Drinking Enjoy Now
Winemaker Richard Mattner

Food Pairing

Food Pairing

Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

Aromas of violets, spice, ripe blueberries and boysenberry, with hints of mocha oak.

Flavours and Palate

A rich, round and textural palate with flavours of ripe raspberries, satsuma plums and red currants, with subtle mouth filling cocoa powdery tannins.

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

 

Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza in Argentina is home to over 75% of the nation’s vineyards, making it the largest wine region in the country. Nestled at the eastern foothills of the Andes, naturally it’s considered to be a cool-climate region, and perhaps unsurprisingly boasts some of the highest-altitude vineyards in the world.

Arguably, the star of the show here is Malbec – a varietal Argentina has championed domestically and on the world stage, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Chardonnay also widely planted.

Richard Mattner - Winemaker

Growing up in the Barossa Valley, winemaker Richard Mattner was never far from wine. His grandfather's vineyard at the highly-regarded Light Pass district was Richard's playground during the school holidays. Upon leaving school, Richard gained employment as a cellar hand and began a career in the wine industry in 1993. Richard was destined to be a winemaker and in 2004 he graduated from Charles Sturt University with Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science). Richard says winemaking is an art and just another way of creatively expressing himself. In addition to his passion for red wine, Richard has a keen interest in all things sports and loves nothing more than to relax with friends and enjoy a char-grilled scotch fillet on the barbeque perfectly matched with a bottle of wine, of course.