Amalaya - Rosado (Malbec - Torrontés) 2021 Hawke's Bay

Amalaya - Rosado (Malbec - Torrontés) 2021 Hawke's BayFor centuries, farmers made offerings in hope for a miracle as Amalaya translates in the local language for a bountiful harvest. It is located at 5,900 feet above sea level, in the Calchaqu Valley, northwest of Argentina. The region stands out as one of The Highest Vineyards In The World, characterized by its dry climate with no more than 150 mm annual rainfall, with significant thermal amplitude; rocky and sandy soil. TASTING NOTES Floral attack,

but wonderfully balanced

A textbook semillon from Hunter Valley as always

Residual sugar: 3 g/L

powerful wine loaded with notions of blackcurrants

and Bovale Sardo

This beautiful wine is crafted of 100% Merlot grown in block 19 at the historic Seven Hills Vineyard on the south side of the valley

light minerality with a spritzy finish

it becomes immediately apparent just how small-scale this venture really is and the scarcity of the wines suddenly makes total sense

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Vogelzang Vineyard is all varietal and spent 20 months in barrel

There are two wines in the Post Parade stable

Ca'D'Gal Moscato d'Asti is truly artisanal

tobacco and oak barrels