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Q Malbec 2020
South Eastern Australia
View awards
- Gold, New Zealand international Wine Show, 2020
- Silver, San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2020
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 Gold medal red. Lots of deep plum and berry with a lift of spice.
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 Gold medal red. Lots of deep plum and berry 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
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
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 barbecue red, or with grilled meats or tomato pasta.
For the 2019 vintage
