Q Malbec 2017

Name: Q Malbec
SKU: 3789517
Price: 11.49 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.7 (37 reviews)

South Eastern Australia

4.7 / 5 (37 reviews)

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Gold, New Zealand international Wine Show, 2018
95pts, Wine Showcase Magazine, 2018
93pts, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 2018

Johnnie Q is a larger than life winemaker with a wealth of experience, out to prove that Australia can succeed as much with Malbec as Argentina. He's certainly made his mark with this 95pt red. Lots of deep plum and blackberry with a lift of spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Juicy ripe black fruit, a hint of tobacco spice

Aroma

Ripe blackberry, plum with floral hints and spice

More information

Red - Medium to full bodied
Malbec-based blend
Australia
Deep purple crimson

14.0% ABV
10.5 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2023

Over the last 24 years, Johnnie Quarisa has worked for some of the biggest names in Australia. In that time, he's also won some of the most coveted awards too, including the Jimmy Watson and the Stodart Trophies. Finally, he and his childhood sweetheart, now wife, Josephine, have gone out on their own, living by the belief that 'passion is everything'. You can certainly taste that in the fruit forward charm of this Malbec. The grape isn't widely planted in Australia but, judging by this wine, it begs the question, why not? It seems to thrive in Australia's warm climate, softening tannins and bringing out its supple blackberry and lightly floral character. Soft enough on its own; a great bbq red, with grilled meats or tomato pasta.

"This red is as exuberant and joyful as its winemaker, the larger than life Johnnie Q" Dan Parrott
Buyer for Australia