One of the few sub-$20 Malbecs I've found worth writing about, the 2017 Voodoo Moon Malbec has an extroverted nose of violets and purple berries. It's medium to full-bodied, juicy and fresh, with bold fruit flavors that carry through a gently tannic finish. No, it's not the most complex offering, but it offers a lot to like over the next few years.

Appealingly dense, with toasted herb, cherry and red licorice flavors, showing a thread of loam that lingers on the finish, where the tannins firm up. Drink now through 2029. 2,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add