Classic Hawke’s Bay Merlot with mocha spice and dark cherries.
Once harvested, the fruit was brought into the winery where it was de-stemmed into a stainless steel fermenter. The fermentation took 10 days, during which it was pumped over twice a day to help extract colour, fruit flavour and tannins. The wine then went through a full malolactic fermentation in stainless steel before being fined using natural methods prior to bottling.
COLOUR
Ruby red.
NOSE
Classic aromas of spicy fruit cake, dark cherries and mocha spice.
PALATE
The palate is full with flavours of blackcurrants, liquorice and dried herb. It is medium bodied with fine grain tannins; a soft yet concentrated wine.
FOOD MATCH
Juicy eye fillet with a pomegranate jus, roasted beets and steamed broccolini.
ACL
13.00
ACIDITY
3.62
CELLARING
Now and will continue to reward for 3+ years.