Essence of blackcurrant. Bay leaves, licorice, tobacco and musky oak. One of those wines that seems to cascade through the mouth. Tremendous purity, freshness, elegance. Great release. Not much need be said. Pure velvet. Pure length. Drink 2019-2032.

FAMILIA ZUCCARDI Aluvional Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza

100% Malbec - Grapes from the different estates are used in varying proportions depending on the characteristics of each vintage. This Blend of Malbecs from the Uco Valley has 50% from our estate at Gualtallary, 20% from Paraje Altamira, 20% from Pampa El Cepillo and 10% from our estate at Vista Flores. Aging - 12 months in 160- and 225-litre French oak barrels, plus 12 months storage in the bottle. Tasting notes - A blend with great character. A deep violet wine, surprisingly bright over a black background. It leaves notable legs. On the nose there are notes of ripe black plum and hints of minerals and spices. In the mouth, the wine is elegant and expressive, with silky, velvety tannins. There are notes of chocolate and tobacco from its aging in French oak barrels. We recommend decanting it for 30 minutes before serving. Cellaring - 15 years plus

Vineyard: Alluvial soils with boulder, rich in calcium carbonate.<br>Variety of soils: 20% IG. Paraje Altamira 1100 masl. - 20% Vista Flores 1000 masl. 60% Gualtallary 1350 masl.<br>Varietals: 85% Malbec - 10% Petit Verdot - 5% Merlot.<br>Uco Valley, Mendoza.<br>Deep red color with violet dyes and a surprising shine. On the nose, notes of ripe black plums and subtle mineral and spicy notes are perceived.<br>In the mouth it is elegant and expressive. It presents silky and velvety tannins. Chocolate notes, tobacco due to its passage through French oak barrels. Balanced end persistent.<br>Traditional fermentation with selected yeasts under strict temperature control, natural malolactic in barrels.<br>Aging: 12 months in french oak barrels.<br>Production: 12.000 Bottles

Vasse Felix, Margaret River's founding wine estate, was established by Dr Thomas Brendan Cullity in 1967. Among his first plantings were Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines, from which he produced the estate's first red wine. The Tom Cullity descends from these original vines and represents the pinnacle of Vasse Felix. The inaugural release will be in May 2017, coinciding with Vasse Felix's 50th Anniversary.