Collecting passport stamps in my wine diary journey.
When I travel, I adore exploring wine shops to see what’s available, I call it Wine-dow Shopping 😂 It’s always a new and different experience. A significant difference when visiting Ontario is that they have a bigger selection of New World wines compared Quebec (where I grew up) which is more old world centric. That being said I always take advantage what the shop has to offer.
Jim Barry Single Vineyard The Farm Cabernet Malbec 2018
Jim Barry is a benchmark producer that shaped South Australia’s Clare Valley region for producing premier Riesling. From vines planted 1997 for the Cabernet Sauvignon and 1998 for Malbec as a homage to the late Jim Barry Eastern Ranges of the Clare Valley.
Rich crimson with a Malbec calling card purple rim. Fragrant violets, lavish black fruits, earthy tobacco and subtle cocoa & French oak tickles the senses. Flavors of forest floor, vanilla, cocoa, leather greet the senses, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry are evident mid palate with a soft tobacco eucalyptus anise finish. Silky tannins with a bright acidity and well integrated 13.9% abv. It’s such a beautifully balanced and structured lush wine.
Perfection to perfection with a long overdue visit with my BFF in her blissful backyard.