Claudia and Matt don't usually release a straight Malbec, but in 2023, this grape shone so brightly that it deserved its own special release. Bright red fruits, all raspberry and redcurrant, a subtle hint of spearmint and dried herbs, the style medium bodied, with effortless fruit and a real sense of refreshment the whole way through. No heavyweight, this is just a really well balanced, refined red.

In 1998, Graham Lloyd established a vineyard at Karridale, in the windy, chilly southern end of Margaret River, working alongside his daughter Claudia. Claudia went off to make wine all over the planet, but Margaret River was always in her heart, and it wasn't long before she returned to the vineyard with wine husband Matt Gant (founder of First Drop Wines in the Barossa) in tow. Sadly, Graham Lloyd passed away in 2016. Claudia and Matt took over the vineyard and established Gant & Co. to 'not only showcase the fruit from this amazing site but also champion the cool climate sub-region of Karridale'. Since then, this stunning plot has gone on to be named as a finalist in Young Gun of Wine’s ‘Vineyard of the Year’ awards, and the beautifully refined, thoughtfully made Gant & Co. wines just continue to impress with their fine-boned expression of Margaret River wine.