In South Africa Malbec is most commonly used as one of five varietals in a red Bordeaux blend. At Dornier, the wine made from this grape has thick-skinned berries, and the green flesh tends to be full and juicy with aromas of dark berries and plum with hints of violet that is typical of the variety. The palate is rich in texture and shows characteristics of berry, dark chocolate and juicy fruit. The finish is long with a balanced acidity and fine tannin structure.

The Malbec vineyard is planted on their Groenkloof farm on the slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain, and is the highest vineyard on Dornier. The soil consists of decomposed granite. The yield of this vineyard is kept low naturally because Malbec seems to be a favourite of the resident troop of baboons.

This wine was fermented in open stainless-steel tanks with regular pump overs. After alcoholic fermentation the wines underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by 18 months ageing in 30% new oak, and 70% in second fill and older French oak barrels.