2023 Mercer Wines Malbec

94 pts
One of NSW's finest Malbecs from ever-impressive winemaker Aaron Mercer.

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Description

The Mercer Malbec is the perfect option for a warm-hearted, well-priced red that isn't Shiraz!

Aaron Mercer is a force to be reckoned with. Based in the Hunter Valley but sourcing fruit from all over NSW, Mercer has a unique talent with 'alternative' grape varieties, with his thumbprint of deliciously plush fruit and seamless balance all over this wine.

It's a dark and brooding red but not over-the-top, with plum and blackcurrant alongside some liquorice spiciness and floral notes. The palate is silky smooth with tannins and acidity keeping each other in check, providing balance and energy.

A great wine for steak nights or when you're after something a little different. Superb value!

94 points
"Contemporary and youthful with high-toned, juicy cherry fruit accented by a whisper of vanilla and earth and underpinned by bright acidity. Excellent flavour concentration on the front and mid-palate..."
- Toni Paterson (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points - "Its character is shaped by quality grapes, hailing from the esteemed Moppity vineyards in Hilltops, combined with astute winemaking involving a pre-ferment cold soak. Older foudre and two new barriques were used for the maturation. Contemporary and youthful with high-toned, juicy cherry fruit accented by a whisper of vanilla and earth and underpinned by bright acidity. Excellent flavour concentration on the front and mid-palate, though a tad quiet on the close." - Toni Paterson (Halliday Wine Companion)

Modern Australian voice allowing altitude to shine. Garnet cherry hue with dense red liquorice, lifted lavender and polished fruit spice.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Malbec
Country Australia
Region Hilltops
Australian State NSW
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

Mercer

Hunter Valley native Aaron Mercer has been involved in the wine game for over 20 years, starting from the very bottom, scrubbing tanks.

While he has experience across the globe, he’s made a name for himself in Australia through his previous role at organic pioneers, Tamburlaine.

Now back in the Hunter, Aaron sources sustainably grown fruit from across NSW for his wines.

This is an exciting new project, part of a new wave of NSW producers doing things their own way. With a great range of wines, it a label to keep your eyes on.

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