2021 Cloudburst Malbec
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Just 0.2ha of vines for this beautiful Malbec from Will Berliner. Truly a winemaker who cares about his vineyard and what it produces, and here you feel the precision that has been teased out of the soils and the grapes. Silkier and more gourmet than the Cabernet in the range, this has crayon, cola, crushed raspberries, blackberry, roasted cherry pit. Lifts through the palate, deftly made with interest and personality, balanced between savoury and sweet, a punch of incense and crushed dried flowers on the finish. Excellent.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Angus Hughson, Vinous
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The 2021 Malbec is surprising with its ethereal aromas of gravel, musky plums and dried herbs, with hints of graphite and lavender. It has lovely pure flavors and is quite savory in style. It has excellent vibrancy, well-integrated tannins and a sustained and fine finish. The 2021 is a little closed now, but five-plus years will see this wine peak.
About the producer
Cloudburst is a boutique Margaret River winery whose rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric. Winemaker-founder Will Berliner released the first vintage of Cloudburst in 2010 to great critical acclaim; his wines are now to be found in the cellars of some of the world’s greatest restaurants.