The Balloonist Shiraz 2024 vs The Beefsteak Club Reserve Malbec 2020
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £8.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Malbec |
| Region | — | Mendoza |
| Country | Australia | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
The Balloonist Shiraz 2024
The Balloonist is an elegant, vibrant Shiraz from South East Australia. Approachable and fruit-driven, it delivers dark fruit, savoury spice, and a silky texture at an outstanding everyday price. A reliable, crowd-pleasing red wine that consistently over-delivers for the money. Why You'll Love It Shiraz is Australia's signature red grape, and South East Australia's warm, sun-drenched conditions are perfectly suited to producing the variety's characteristic richness and depth. The Balloonist keeps things fresh and approachable, with a lower ABV of 12.5% that makes it lighter on its feet than many Australian Shiraz. Fruit-forward, smooth, and endlessly versatile, it is the kind of bottle that works equally well on a weeknight or at a dinner party. Vineyard & Production Sourced from vineyards across South East Australia , where the warm climate and diverse terroir produce Shiraz grapes of natural richness and aromatic intensity. Crafted by Ehrmanns, who work with a select network of producers chosen for their quality and responsiveness, the wine is vinified to highlight the variety's vibrant dark fruit character while maintaining freshness and balance. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour. The nose offers dark fruit aromas of blackberry and plum layered with savoury spice. On the palate, it is elegant and vibrant with a silky texture and a long, juicy finish. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, lamb, burgers, and hearty pasta dishes. Also excellent alongside barbecued meats, mature cheddar, or a classic beef stew. The Blend 100% Shiraz
The Beefsteak Club Reserve Malbec 2020
Beefsteak Club Reserve Malbec is a bold, polished expression of high-altitude Malbec from Argentina's prestigious Uco Valley, crafted with richness, structure and gastronomic appeal firmly in mind. Sourced from selected clay-based vineyards at elevation, this wine reflects the concentration and freshness that define Mendoza's finest terroirs, perfectly suited to a powerful yet refined style. Why You'll Love It This is serious Uco Valley Malbec that delivers exceptional quality and complexity. With 18 months in French oak and hand-harvested fruit from high-altitude vineyards, it offers the depth and structure of wines costing significantly more. Inspired by London's historic Beefsteak Clubs, this award-winning wine is designed to be the perfect companion to great food and good company. Meet the Producer Inspired by the 18th-century Beefsteak Clubs of London—where steak symbolised liberty, prosperity and indulgence—Beefsteak Club is an award-winning wine brand dedicated to producing wines designed to shine at the table, particularly alongside great food. Production Malbec grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley. Fermentation takes place in small concrete casks to promote richness and complexity, followed by 18 months ageing in French oak barrels to refine texture and add depth. Tasting Notes Deep and expressive, with aromas of opulent ripe black fruit, black olive, mint and vanilla. The palate is rich and smooth, framed by velvety tannins and subtle oak, delivering a long, satisfying finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for steak and grilled beef, but equally excellent with lamb cutlets, rich burgers, slow-cooked short ribs or mushroom-based dishes with depth and umami. Grape Variety 100% Malbec
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