Embrace the bold spirit of South Africa’s premier cool-climate wine region with the spectacular Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2022. This vintage-specific red wine pays tribute to Jake. He was the family’s fierce, loyal black Retriever-cross shadow. Much like its namesake, this single-varietal Malbec is incredibly dark. It is well-muscled, intense, and full of distinct personality. The unique maritime conditions of the Elgin Valley allow these late-ripening grapes to develop deep flavor concentration.
- 95/100 – Platter’s South African Wine Guide (Benchmark Rating): Honored consistently as a premier single-varietal Malbec in South Africa for its harmony, intense pastille fruit, and savory complexity.
- Highly Rated – Vivino Global Community: Ranked safely within the Top 4% of all wines worldwide and the Top 13% of regional Elgin releases for its exceptional fruit purity.
The 2022 growing season yielded a particularly elegant, finely structured wine with great depth. An exotic and highly intriguing nose opens with alluring notes of black plum, blueberry, and rhubarb. These aromas mingle with violets and a touch of cumin. On the palate, Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2022 delivers a satisfying, fruit-filled mouthful of dark berries. A subtle herbal thread and vibrant acidity balance the rich fruit seamlessly. The wine finishes long and dry, supported by rounded, silky tannins.