If you like Malbec, you’ll love these
You know the drill by this point. The sun comes out. The barbecue gets lit. The steaks get a thorough rubbing. And the Malbec makes its long-awaited appearance.
Don’t get us wrong, we’re fully on board with this sequence of events. Hot coals and juicy Malbec were made for each other. But Malbec is not, of course, the only BBQ wine out there.
Take K-Lys from Clos Troteligotte, a muscular and meaty….oh it’s a Malbec. OK let’s ease in with an actual Malbec, from its home in Cahors, SW France. That’s right. Most Malbec used to be made here until phylloxera wreaked its havoc and Malbec - or Cot, as it’s known in this region - emigrated to Argentina. This particular example is richly styled and powerful, with menthol, smoky nuance.
Ciu Ciu’s Bacchus Rosso brings a little levity into the mix. As with many Italian reds, this brings with its depth a generous acidity that refreshes the palate and encourages another slurp.
Cross the Mediterranean to Spain for a Bobal from Ponce, a full-bodied and unmistakably Spanish number.
There is considerable grip that makes us think this is one for fattier cuts that might have been slow-smoked (though don’t discount sausages), before the wine mellows out into a very fine, black fruit and herb-laden joy.
Staying in Spain, the Abeica Tempranillo from Coleccion de Vinedos is, we think, Rioja ‘with the light let in’. It’s a solid option for those in the market for something not overwhelmingly full bodied.
Leaving Europe for the even sunnier climes of Australia we finish with this Grenache from Willunga 100, a vibrant and energetic expression of the grape that explodes on the palate with juicy red fruit and sensual spicing. A fun glass.
These juicy drops are all available to order on our wine delivery app. You can download it here.
