Vintage
2023
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Along the gentle undulating slope of the land my father proudly proclaimed ‘Tierra del Puerco’ lies a youthful and vibrant Malbec vineyard, tended by the enigmatic Jack West. Aka John Lienert. Aka my older brother. Aka ‘the grape whisperer’. Aka…time to get on with the story.
Each and every day, complementary biodynamic rays of sunshine lather the red earthy soils, enticing the Malbec to sing. Which song we know not, for we have yet to learn ‘Malbec’. Regardless, sing it does, and it sings really bloody well! We think this to be an officially shit hot place for a welcome stranger to Shiraz country.
Our second release, with just 8 barrels produced…and currently top of the charts with The Real Review as Australia’s best Malbec!
A second chance to play in the winery. To discover more of the ways of the Malbec and how we can coax the best from this spiced, red fruited black beauty. We’ve uncovered aromas of all spice, rhubarb, pomegranate, milko bars, redskins, thyme, black tea, apple skin, clove, petrichor, sage, tar, lemongrass, strawberry, cherry, blackberry, santa rosa plum. On the palate fresh acid, spice, plum and cherry, coffee, raspberry, rosemary, thyme, fine tannin, and a lovely savoury edge. All the typical malbec characters. Designed to go down the gullet and not into the cellar. As our Malbec journey continues, we’ll endeavour to contract the descriptors to a mere mouthful.
Winemaker's Bio
Growing up in the Barossa surrounded by vineyards and wine, James Lienert combines his love of science and its practical application in winemaking. He has worked vintages at Penfolds and in New Zealand, the US and Germany. Prior to his permanent role as winemaker at Lienert Vineyards, James was assistant winemaker at Two Hands and winemaker with the Usual Suspects Wine Group.
