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2019 Mangan East Block

This quality wine was produced on a certified Biodynamic, Carbon Neutral and naturally powered estate. The grapes were harvested from the prime selections of the eastern blocks of the Mangan vineyard, as usual showcasing the best of the specific season. This vintage is a blend of 81% Malbec and 19% Petit Verdot. It was naturally fermented, basket pressed and then matured for 5 months in French oak of which 55% was new.

Vintage Notes

Winemaker Notes

Vineyard:  100% Mangan vineyard

Varieties:  81% Malbec and 19% Petit Verdot

Harvest Dates:  29h March for the Malbec Fruit day, 12th April for the Petit Verdot Flower day MOSH

Alcohol:  13.5%

Oak:  5 months in French oak, of which 45% were new

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep purple Cellar: At least 10 years Bouquet: Beautifully perfumed with floral notes, pomegranate, mulberry and plums. Food: Margaret River Venison with charred root vegetables Palate: Explosion of delicious fresh fruits: plums and mulberries dominating. Mid palate is long, dry and entwined with dark chocolate notes. Fine grained tannins enhancing the palate and the flavours to flow effortlessly.
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Previous Releases

  • 2016 Mangan East Block Magnum

    The grapes were harvested from the prime selections of the eastern blocks of the Mangan vineyard. Excellent growing season with good spring rains.

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  • 2015 Mangan East Block

    This vintage is a blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Petit Verdot. It was naturally fermented, basket pressed and then matured for 7 months in equal portions of new and seasoned French oak.

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