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The Forefather Gran Selección Malbec Shiraz 2018

Mendoza

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  • Best Vineyard South America, International Wine Challenge, 2020

The Forefather Gran Selección is a silken, full bodied red honouring the 19th century pioneer of Argentine Malbec. It reveals the old vine, bold, black fruit flavours of the country’s flagship red, seasoned and softened with dark, spicy Shiraz.

The Forefather Gran Selección is a silken, full bodied red honouring the 19th century pioneer of Argentine Malbec. It reveals the old vine, bold, black fruit flavours of the country’s flagship red, seasoned and softened with dark, spicy Shiraz.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety ripe black fruit with a spicy mocha finish

Aroma

Plums, figs, mulberries married with smoky tobacco and mocha hints

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

The Forefather Gran Selección Malbec Shiraz 2018

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025
  • Vegan

Sometimes a change of address works wonders! Take Malbec. This sturdy workhorse of South West France, where it’s known as Cot, is famous for the dark, lip staining wines of Cahors. In Argentina it has blossomed into an altogether fruitier, more voluptuous wine. Miguel Amado Pouget is the man to thank. He’s the French viticulturist who introduced Malbec to Argentina in 1853 and thus became the forefather of the country’s current wine exporting success. So th wine is named in his honour. Top estate Familia Zuccardi took perfectly ripe, old vine Malbec, added spicy Shiraz, and aged both for two years in oak barrels. The result is a voluptuous, silky smooth wine that’s perfect for plate filling steaks, another of Argentina’s specialties.

"Wow. Thick, fruity, easy on palate. Not harsh in any way. A quality wine indeed" 5-Star Online Review
For the 2015 vintage
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