Januik Malbec Southern Sojourn 2018 750ml

Coming from the Uco Valley in Argentina, the 2018 Southern Sojourn is 75% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up all in new barrels. It has a lifted bouquet of blueberries, ripe plums, candied violets, and bouquet garni. This gives way to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, sexy Malbec with sweet tannins, a round, exotic character, and outstanding length. I’m sure the volatile acidity is on the upper threshold, yet this holds it together and is a beautiful drink. Enjoy bottles over the coming 5-6 years.

• Country: Argentina
• Region: Cuyo
• Appellation: Mendoza
• Sub Appellation: Uco Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.4%

Varietal

Malbec

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.