Belhara Amayan Malbec, Mendoza

Belhara Estate is a family winery nestled in the Uco Valley in Mendoza, with a focus on crafting artisanal red blends and single vineyard wines. The estate’s 300 hectares of vines are split between three estate vineyards at altitudes of between 850 and 1400 metres. Stephen Huse, owner and winemaker, trained in oenology at the University of Bordeaux. Prior to establishing Belhara, he worked within the winemaking team at Châteaux Margaux and Mouton-Rothschild, as well as at Harlan Estate and Merryvale Vineyards in the Napa Valley and Almaviva in Chile. From the estate’s Tupungato vineyard in the Valle de Uco, where winters are harsh, while summers are warm with cool nights. Elements of cassis, black cherry and spicy cinnamon best describe this opulent nose. The palate is composed of black fruit and a supple tannin structure, great minerality with an elegant precise finish and well integrated notes of oak, with hints of dark chocolate and vanilla. 95% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.