Pour this and you get a big, generous Argentine red that smells like ripe plum and chocolate before you've even tasted it. It's full-bodied and velvety, with just enough grip to stand up to a serious plate of food. Think a slow Friday, the grill going, no rush. It's the bottle you grab when you want something that drinks like it costs more than it does.
Deep violet in the glass, and the nose pulls you in straight away: ripe plum, blackberry and black cherry, with a violet lift and a waft of mocha, vanilla and warm spice from the oak. On the palate it's full and rounded, the dark fruit up front and the tannins firm but smooth, never harsh. It finishes long and a little chocolatey, the kind of red that lingers and makes you go back for another sip.
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This comes from El Esteco, a winery in Cafayate up in Salta, northern Argentina, going since 1892. The Don David name is a nod to founder David Michel. What makes it special is the altitude: the vineyards sit well above 1,600 metres in the Calchaquí Valley, some near 1,700, baked by more than 300 days of sun a year. That intense high-desert light gives the grapes thicker skins and deeper colour, which is exactly why this Malbec tastes so concentrated. The wine then spends about a year in oak barrels to round it out.
Good to know
- What is the price of Don David Reserve Malbec 75cl. 2020?
Don David Reserve Malbec 75cl. 2020 is KSh 1,949 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Don David Reserve Malbec 2020 75cl taste like?
Big and full-bodied, with ripe plum, blackberry and black cherry, plus mocha, vanilla and spice from the oak. The tannins are firm but smooth and the finish is long. It's a dry red, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of Don David Reserve Malbec?
It's 14% ABV, so a fairly hearty red. Pace yourself and have some food alongside.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18°C, in a large red wine glass. Let it breathe for ten minutes or decant it, and it opens up beautifully.
- What pairs with Don David Reserve Malbec?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, steak, beef ribs, roast lamb, rich stews and aged cheese all love this wine. It's built for red meat.
- Where is Don David Reserve Malbec from?
From El Esteco in Cafayate, Salta, in northern Argentina. The grapes grow in the high-altitude Calchaquí Valley vineyards above 1,600 metres.
- Is Don David Reserve Malbec dry or sweet?
It's a dry wine. You get loads of ripe dark fruit on the nose and palate, but no actual sweetness.
Don David Reserve Malbec 75cl. 2020
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Don David Reserve Malbec 75cl. 2020 price in Kenya
Buy Don David Reserve Malbec 75cl. 2020 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,949. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.