El Enemigo Malbec 2022 vs Wakefield Masterstroke Cabernet Shiraz 2017
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.75 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | El Enemigo | Wakefield |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Shiraz |
| Region | Mendoza | Clare Valley |
| Country | — | Australia |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
El Enemigo Malbec 2022
El Enemigo Malbec is a striking Argentine wine born from the joint passion of Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. This Malbec has been fermented in both 225-litre barrels and old cement containers, creating a red wine with floral scents of lavender, violets and fresh blackberries. The palate has sweet silky fruit, big and full-bodied character with toasted oak and vanilla, finishing with fine, well-balanced tannins. An exceptional expression of premium Mendoza Malbec. Why You'll Love It This is premium Argentine Malbec from El Enemigo, a project born in 2009 from the collaboration between Alejandro Vigil (chief winemaker at Catena Zapata) and Adrianna Catena. The innovative fermentation in both 225-litre barrels and old cement containers creates remarkable complexity and texture. The blend is mainly Malbec with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc adding structure and depth. With meticulous winemaking and premium fruit, this wine offers exceptional quality at outstanding value. Meet the Producer El Enemigo was born in 2009 as a joint passion project between Alejandro Vigil, chief winemaker at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena. The collaboration brings together decades of winemaking expertise and deep knowledge of Mendoza's finest terroirs to create wines of exceptional quality and character. Production This Malbec has been fermented in both 225-litre barrels and old cement containers, using a blend that is mainly Malbec with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The innovative use of both barrel and cement fermentation creates complexity while preserving fruit purity and adding textural depth. Tasting Notes Floral scents of lavender, violets and fresh blackberries on the nose. The palate has sweet silky fruit, big and full-bodied character with toasted oak and vanilla, finishing with fine, well-balanced tannins. Perfect Pairings Enjoy with grilled steaks, roasted lamb, barbecued meats, empanadas, or aged cheeses. Perfect for special occasio
Wakefield Masterstroke Cabernet Shiraz 2017
' The Taylor family of Wakefield Wines have been crafting fine Australian wine for five decades and over three generations. They are proud members of Australia's First Families of Wine - an organistion that has a combined 1,250 years of unrivalled heritage and iconic wines from families that have shaped Australia's winemaking history. Australia's iconic wine regions provide great diversity. With the Jaraman range Wakefield Wines search for parcels of extraordinary fruit to craft wines that showcase their distinctive regional characteristics and style. Every wine we craft is born from a Masterstroke: a decision that changed the course of Australian winemaking. When Bill Taylor Snr. established the family's winery in the Clare Valley in 1969, he recognised the potential for the region to produce outstanding table wines. In doing so, he proved the extraordinary quality of Clare wines to the world and instilled in our winemaking a great passion for regional exploration and winemaking artistry. This range offers the ultimate expressions of varietal character and champions the regional terroir of three diverse South Australian wine regions where each varietal shines. The Masterstroke collection celebrates Australia's wine regions as an unending source of discovery and inspiration. Award-winning landscape photographer, Benjamin Goode, has beautifully captured each of the three wine regions and his stunning images are featured on each of the wine bottles in the range. In the growing season leading up to vintage 2017, winter rainfall was above average, in fact it was the wettest year recorded since 2000. Weather conditions during flowering were favourable and hence yield was good across all varieties. With ripening conditions mild, our winemakers have declared the vintage to be above average vintage in terms of both quantity and fruit quality. Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a long term under ideal conditions. '
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