{"product_id":"the-best-lot-2022","title":"The Best Lot 2022","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 2022 vintage release of the Best Lot Malbec is unique in that its the first time The Best Lot isnt a single vineyard selection. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo vineyards, one in Langhorne Creek, the other in the Southern Fleurieu were chosen and blended for the 2022 Best Lot Malbec. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being separated by almost 100km, both vineyards share several threads in common. Both vineyards enjoy a view of the sea! \u003cbr\u003eThey also both share the same CLONE of Malbec, being clone CW14. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome grape varieties, particularly Pinot Noir are famed for being quite mutant. In a similar manner is Malbec, though not quite as prolificly mutant as Pinot! For the wine geeks read my blog post Attack of the Clones for a deeper dive on Malbec clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Best Lot Malbec is a fine, long and graceful wine, belying its power.\u003cbr\u003eSuper fragrant and pretty with aromas ranging from fresh blueberries to blackberry, autumn leaves and a whiff of cocoa. \u003cbr\u003eBright cherry, cedar and a wiff of meatiness polished by maturation in 30% new French oak frames the savory palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatrina Butler on winecompanion.com.au though this wine would be a \"dear friend to Argentine barbeque\". Who am I to disagree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now - 2032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Best Lot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399301427399,"sku":"22BLOT","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/5804\/3813\/files\/best-lot-malbec-2022.jpg?v=1719974490","url":"https:\/\/bestlot.com.au\/products\/the-best-lot-2022","provider":"The Best Lot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}