CloudburstCloudburst Malbec

2013 Cloudburst Malbec

Cloudburst

93Average Score

Western Australia / Australia

Red

2016-2027

Bright crimson; an impeccably made wine without a single blemish in its complexion, the bouquet and palate deliver the same message: clearly varietal plum with fine tannins and quality oak. Mar 2015, www.winecompanion.com.au, Drink: 2016-2027

James Halliday Score: 95/100 Drink 2016-2027

6x75cl

1 Immediate | 0 Marketplace

£488.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Drinking window

2016-2027

James HallidayScore: 95/100Drink 2016-2027

The 2013 Cloudburst Malbec is deep garnet-purple in color, with a heady blackcurrant and plum perfume plus meaty / earthy notes and a savory chocolate suggestion. Medium-bodied with good concentration, it has a chewy tannin backbone and long finish with a touch of balsamic coming through. Mar 2016, www.robertparker.com

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine AdvocateScore: 90/100

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Product Details

Country

Australia

Region

Western Australia

Sub-region

Margaret River

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.1%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2016-2027

Country

Australia

Region

Western Australia

Sub-region

Margaret River

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.1%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2016-2027

Average Score

Drinking window

2016-2027

James HallidayScore: 95/100Drink 2016-2027

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine AdvocateScore: 90/100