Bremerton Special Release Malbec 2010

Bremerton Special Release Malbec 2010 (Langhorne Creek, SA)
14.5%, Screwcap, $24
Source: Sample
www.bremertonwines.com.au

Apparently this uses 'Demptos Hungarian oak which adds a complementary refined spice note'. I immediately saw Demptos and thought Demtel, which had me thinking about what has happened to Tim Shaw of late (apparently he's writing books about becoming a sales superhero. Or such).

Regardless of the distinct lack of free steak knives I took quite a shine to this. It a lovely purple sort of a beast full of Ribena, blueberries/boysenberries and some nice, slightly bitter fruit tannins and a warm heart. 

A big wine but a sweet and luscious one, it avoids some of the desiccation of some Langhorne Creek reds and instead surges forward with a mulberry sauce richness and lusciousness. Like a big, rich bowl of berries though not necessarily sweet. I rather like the lusciousness of it all. Very solid. Easy recommendation.

Drink: Now - 2016+
Score: 17.7/92