Silk Bush

The Mountain Vineyards Altitude Malbec Blend

9.03 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Breedekloof, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa
Malbec, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Chocolate & Caramel, Onion
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Multitasking. With a blend. Seems thematically correct. From Breedekloof! And Malbec based huh!? Unique. On the nose I was wearily suspicious of lush ripeness—surely this was gonna be a flabby piece of...no goodness? But no. Elegant—a result of the titular Altitude if the vines no doubt. I thought Silk Bush was a cheeky name but it does get its name from the plant Sybasboom which translates to Silk Bush. Mmmm. Resisting so many urges both comedic and animal to say more but—shut up Ellen. This is delicious. It’s rich but, well, silky go figure. This winery knows what’s up. South Africa my fangirl status for you rises (in...Altitude?!) by the second.

Multitasking. With a blend. Seems thematically correct. From Breedekloof! And Malbec based huh!? Unique. On the nose I was wearily suspicious of lush ripeness—surely this was gonna be a flabby piece of...no goodness? But no. Elegant—a result of the titular Altitude if the vines no doubt. I thought Silk Bush was a cheeky name but it does get its name from the plant Sybasboom which translates to Silk Bush. Mmmm. Resisting so many urges both comedic and animal to say more but—shut up Ellen. This is delicious. It’s rich but, well, silky go figure. This winery knows what’s up. South Africa my fangirl status for you rises (in...Altitude?!) by the second.

Nov 4th, 2018
Caroline Claiborne

Caroline had this 6 years ago

Caroline had this 6 years ago

Nov 17th, 2018