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Description
The Rudderless Malbec is one of McLaren Vale's best examples of this underrated variety. Sourced from Doug Govan’s rugged vineyard on the slopes of Sellicks Hill, this Malbec perfectly captures the rich concentration and bold character that McLaren Vale can deliver. Malbec isn’t common in South Australia, but at Rudderless, it’s been given centre stage – and with impressive results.
Deep purple in the glass, this vintage offers up dark, brooding aromas of plum, black cherry, and coffee grounds, with underlying hints of dried rose petals and tobacco. It’s medium-bodied but with serious structure, thanks to tightly woven tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that holds everything together. On the palate, mocha and floral notes unfold, leading to a bold, lingering finish that’s packed with savoury complexity.
While the wine is already showing incredible potential, it’s currently a bit shy and will benefit from some patience. Cellar it for a few more years and let its power and depth fully reveal themselves. For those willing to wait, this Malbec promises to be a formidable, flavour-packed wine with a long future ahead.
94+ points
"This was sullen and locked up when I tasted it last night, though I could see it had the makings of something good. Intense purple colour. Plum, dark cherry, coffee grounds, dried roses, rolling tobacco. Medium-bodied, a whole lot of structure here with crisp acidity and tightly packed ferrous and chamois-like tannin, mocha and floral mouth-perfume, with a bold finish of excellent length. Gee, this wine has a lot packed into its suitcase, though maybe wait a while before unpacking (like I do pretty much every time I come back from holidays). Formidable. Intense. Very good."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
- BBBert B.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Cork Dork4 years agoWine Knowledge Level Cork DorkReviewing2020 Rudderless Vineyard MalbecRated 5 out of 5 starsA favorite
Rudderless Malbec is an annual purchase for me. It is the best Malbec I have found in Australia. Just delightful! Highly recommended.
- RHRobert H.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Rudderless Vineyard MalbecRated 4 out of 5 starsEasy to drink but nothing spectacular
Good nose. Just felt it was a bit thin and lacked a nice long finish
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Australian State | SA |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
94 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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