The wine is dark in color, well-muscled, intense and full of character. The Black Dog Malbec presents with an intriguing somewhat exotic nose, conjuring up hints of black plums, blue and black berries, bramble, rhubarb, violets and a touch of cumin.  The entry onto the palate follows on the expectation of the nose - a satisfying fruit-filled mouthful of dark fruits linked by a herbal element and held together by rounded, silky tannins