The Adelaidean Mount Lofty Range throws up surprise after surprise and to discover Malbec from McLaren Vale of this quality was unexpected. With wine regions the growers over the decades work out the varieties that perform the best plus being guided by what sells.
The Australian wine palate has matured over the last few decades and wines sales now include once unsaleable red varieties like Grenache, Mataro and Nebbiolo. The market is not deep, but it has broadened and a variety you will appreciate is Malbec.
High quality Malbecs used in blends have been made for decades in the Clare Valley and Langhorne Creek so the variety has been grown for well over 50 years. Of recent times Argentine has built its reputation on Malbec so its natural that local makers and now reappraising the variety.
Glug believes Malbec has a bright future. This Roxton was purchased ex-barrel from a boutique maker in McLaren Vale.
