Ironcloud’s The Alliance Cabernet Malbec 2018 from Ironcloud Estate in Western Australia’s Ferguson Valley charges with commanding power, blending 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Malbec and 14% Petit Verdot from iron-rich estate vines. This full-bodied titan, machine-harvested and matured 18 months in French oak (30% new), delivers soprano-singing fruit over a bassline of imposing tannins – a benchmark Ferguson Valley red built for the cellar.

Ripe blackcurrant, cassis and dark berry aromas surge with complex depth, laced with bay leaf, cedary oak and savoury black olive hints. The Alliance Cabernet Malbec 2018 palate explodes with sweet fruit intensity, plush mulberry core and vibrant structure, its silky tannins and wild yeast-driven layers unfolding into a long, balanced finish that captivates endlessly.

Pair this beast with spice-crusted lamb rack, slow-braised beef cheeks or chargrilled porterhouse for explosive synergy. Its dense concentration elevates hearty roasts and rich game dishes to new heights. Claim the Cabernet Malbec 2018 now – this 96-point legend is a powerhouse buy that ages like a dream.