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2005 King Malbec

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Wine Style
Full bodied red wine.

Grape Variety
Malbec

Growing Region
Frankland River, Western Australia.

Technical Details
Alc. 13.5% pH 3.57 TA 6.21 g/L

Appearance
Dark crimson

Nose
Fresh black plum, anise, Christmas cake and
spice evoke ripeness and complexity

Palate
A generous palate of ripe black cherry and plum characters integrated with elegant French oak, fine tannins and a long finish.

Cellaring
This wine will develop and mature for 10 years.

Winemaker’s Comments
The following of the King Malbec continues to grow and the 2004 vintage provides a powerful, inky and dense Malbec with the complexities of
spice, anise and Christmas cake. One of the best vintages yet.

Serve
Room temperature - 18^o C.

Food
Enjoy with a range of full flavoured meat and cheese dishes.

Awards

• 91 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Dec. 2006
  "This Franklin River producer presented an impressive portfolio...The 2004 'King' Malbec can compete with many of the best from Argentina. Its impressive purple color is followed by blue and black berry aromas with a hint of spice. This pure wine has outstanding depth and concentration and a 40+ second finish. It can be drunk now, particularly if paired with a dry-aged rib eye, but will be even better in 4-6 years."
• Very Highly Commended - 2005 Australian Alternative Wine Show