Wine Name: King Malbec
Vintage: 2005
Wine Style: Full-bodied red wine
Grape Variety: Malbec
Winemaker: Kim Horton
Region: Frankland River, Western Australia

Technical Details

Alcohol: 14.5
Residual Sugar: 0.9g/L
Titratable Acidity: 6.2g/L
pH: 3.42

Winemakers Notes

Colour: Dark crimson
Bouquet: Complex aromas of blackberry, tarragon, Christmas cake and spice
Palate: Concentrated and textured with ripe black plum and black cherry flavours complemented by French oak and fine, long tannin
Cellaring Potential: Cellar for 8-10 years
Vinification: Small select estate parcels of Malbec are harvested for the King. Grapes are harvested cool in the morning to retain fruit intensity prior to crushing, destemming and further chilling for cold maceration for up to 72 hours in small open fermenters. Following this, fermentation is allowed to proceed at warm temperatures and drained into a blend of new French and Hungarian oak at completion. Malo-lactic fermentation occurs along with 18-24 months maturation before light filtration and bottling.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with a roasted fillet of beef or mature cheddar chesse
Tasting Note PDF:  05 King Malbec TN.pdf