and pear lead into a crisp
Combines richness and density with great length and persistence of flavour
gives the wine its savoury tones and fine tannins
yet still taut and mineral‑lined
It finishes potent and lightly structured
Higher Plane Malbec David Bicknell and pear lead into aThe palate is darkfruited, vibrant, and finely structured, opening with blackberry, black cherry, and plum skin carried by fresh, mediumplus acidity that keeps the wine lively rather than heavy. Tannins are fine, lightly firm, and gently chalky, giving Malbecs signature shape without overt density. The midpalate shows violet, cocoa dust, subtle spice, and a clean coastalmineral thread, reflecting Margaret Rivers elegant, maritime influence. The finish