NZ
Australia
Dan Brennan champions Malbec as a leading variety in Hawke's Bay, sourcing from gravel soils.
Fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak barrels to soften tannins and add complexity.
Dry and medium‑full, with dark plum, violet and spice; bottled under screwcap.
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Description
Decibel's Hawke's Bay Malbec champions the potential of this Bordeaux variety in New Zealand's warmest wine region. Grapes are sourced from gravelly river terraces, hand-picked for optimal ripeness, and destemmed before fermentation in stainless steel, using a mix of wild and selected yeasts. Ageing occurs in a blend of new and used French oak barriques, softening the wine and building subtle complexity without masking the vibrant fruit. The result is a deep, purple-hued Malbec with lifted aromas of blackberry, plum, violet and cocoa. The palate is medium-full, offering ripe dark fruit, silky tannins, fresh acidity and a hint of spice on the finish. This wine is perfect with grilled meats, spicy vegetable stews or barbecue fare, and is an excellent introduction to the energy and depth that Hawke's Bay Malbec can achieve under skilled, contemporary winemaking.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Game
Poultry
Description
Decibel's Hawke's Bay Malbec champions the potential of this Bordeaux variety in New Zealand's warmest wine region. Grapes are sourced from gravelly river terraces, hand-picked for optimal ripeness, and destemmed before fermentation in stainless steel, using a mix of wild and selected yeasts. Ageing occurs in a blend of new and used French oak barriques, softening the wine and building subtle complexity without masking the vibrant fruit. The result is a deep, purple-hued Malbec with lifted aromas of blackberry, plum, violet and cocoa. The palate is medium-full, offering ripe dark fruit, silky tannins, fresh acidity and a hint of spice on the finish. This wine is perfect with grilled meats, spicy vegetable stews or barbecue fare, and is an excellent introduction to the energy and depth that Hawke's Bay Malbec can achieve under skilled, contemporary winemaking.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Game
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Asian
Fish
Game
Poultry