Winemaker Notes
The Vinaceous Voodoo Moon will cellar and improve for 8 - 10 years, though it can also be enjoyed young. The weighty and rich texture, along with the dark berry fruit and soft tannins make this wine an ideal match with roasted or braised meats as well as mature cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This has ripe raspberry and mulberry aromas with intense fruit focus that really appeals. The palate has abundant fruit, too, with smooth tannins bathed in raspberries and red plums. It all works so well.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Home to some of Australia’s most elegant and long-lived red and white wines, Margaret River is situated in the farthest reaches of Western Australia. Relatively warm and dry, the region is cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Margaret River takes some inspiration from Bordeaux, producing top-quality Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux Blends with firm structure, mouthwatering acidity, balanced alcohol and notes of herbs and spice. For white wines, refreshing blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as complex, age-worthy Chardonnays are regional specialties.