Majella The Malleea Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Brand: Majella
Release Name: The Malleea
Wine Style / Type: Full-Bodied Red Wine
Varietal: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz
Age: 2018 Vintage
Volume: 750ml
Alc / Vol (%): 14.5%
Country: Australia
Region: Coonawarra (Limestone Coast, South Australia)
Cask Type: New Tightly Grained French Oak Hogsheads
Limited Edition: Yes (Flagship Small Batch Allocation)
Award Winner: Yes (Gold Medal, 95/100 points from the Halliday Wine Companion)
Cask Strength: No

Majella Wines, nestled in the heart of South Australia's iconic Coonawarra strip, is a highly acclaimed, family-owned estate deeply rooted in generations of agricultural craftsmanship. From its humble origins as a grazing property, the Lynn family transformed the land into a world-class vineyard resource following their inaugural 1968 plantings. The house distinguishes itself through its strict focus on site-specific viticulture and small-batch winemaking, allowing the distinct, mineral-rich terra rossa soils to naturally dictate the personality of their red portfolios. Universally celebrated by leading wine critics and international show judges alike, Majella remains a definitive benchmark for premium Australian red winemaking, cherished worldwide for its purity, reliability, and authentic varietal depth.

What sets The Malleea apart from standard regional reds is its meticulous parcel-by-parcel fruit tracking and uncompromising barrel fermentation program. Sourced straight from the family's original 1968 vine blocks, the Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a solid structural spine, while the old-vine Shiraz adds a rich, fleshy mid-palate density. Coonawarra’s famous mineral-rich terra rossa clay soil shapes the liquid, adding an earthy complexity, subtle mint, and mocha accents that cheap high-volume blends cannot mimic. Having benefited from perfect cellaring condition timelines, this 2018 vintage has rounded out beautifully, offering immense gratification right now while easily handling another fifteen years of elegant evolution.