The Waxed Bat 2018
Mendoza
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The Waxed Bat is one of Argentina’s most original and exciting wines, now with thousands of dedicated fans. It’s a sumptuous blend of three great grapes, crafted by the Malbec magician Opi Sadler – a terrific, velvety, black fruit and spice red.
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Wine Details
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Bold, smooth, black fruit flavour, violets and a liquorice tang
Aroma
Ripe black fruits, violets, liquorice, spice
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Sun, clear air, cool elevated vineyards and great winemaking skills give Argentina all the ingredients for world class wines. Joanna Simon says “As a wine country, Argentina has everything going for it” (The Sunday Times). The Waxed Bat is a triumphant creation from our good friend Opi Sadler, winner of two international Trophies to date and winemaker at Andean Vineyards. This terrific wine is named after the bat that, when Opi was a boy, knocked over a candle and left wax prints all over his grandfather’s cellar. Spicy, liquorice scented Shiraz, cassis laden Cabernet and dense Malbec create power and complexity with bags of ripe fruit. Smooth enough to drink on its own and great with spare ribs, steak or kebabs. If possible, decant first.
Sun, clear air, cool elevated vineyards and great winemaking skills give Argenti...


Complex, deep flavour – this is everything I’m looking for in a red. Instantly a favourite
Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
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