{"product_id":"decibel-malbec","title":"Decibel Malbec 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecibel Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e takes Hawke's Bay Malbec down a fragrant, energetic path rather than chasing sheer heft. This 100% New Zealand red layers violets, blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum over bright acidity, fine tannins and a savoury thread of spice. Winemaker Daniel Brennan has made the cuvée since 2009, and the 2023 shows why it remains a Decibel signature: deeply coloured and generous, yet poised enough for the dinner table. Give it a little air, then pour with charred lamb, smoky eggplant or spice-rubbed beef. It is a smart pick for Malbec drinkers keen to hear what Hawke's Bay can do with the grape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 opens with smoky, brambly aromas of tamarillo, black cherry and Christmas pudding, followed by juicy strawberry and boysenberry, pepper, rosemary and a hint of tea leaf. The palate becomes creamier with air while retaining vibrant acidity and chalky tannins. Fruit was destemmed and lightly crushed, with individual vineyard parcels cold soaked for five to six days before wild fermentation. After extended skin contact and malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in seasoned barriques and puncheons, allowing its fruit and delicate tannin structure to lead rather than overt oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 91\/100 (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“A defined yet brooding nose of violet, blackcurrant and blackberry. Fresh acidity allows the flavours to burst across the palate, coated in very fine, long tannins, tapering down to a coulis of violet, vanilla and blackberry on the medium length finish. Not a blockbuster but there is good perfume and graceful flow here to go with the mid-weight style. This will improve in bottle in the near-term.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182022287727,"sku":"100446","price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/DecibelMalbec2023.jpg?v=1785445892","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/decibel-malbec","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}