AWARDS AND REVIEWS:
5 STARS – Wine Orbit, December 2017
94 POINTS – Bob Campbell MW, June 2019
4.5 STARS – Michael Cooper, March 2020
4 STARS / TOP RANK / RECOMMENDED – The Real Review
4 STARS – Raymond Chan, December 2017
COLOUR: A deep garnet red
NOSE: Ripe aromatics of plums and dark fruits with a smoky, oaky tannin complexity.
PALATE: The Merlot, that dominates the blend, contributes a plumminess to the fruit spectrum while hand-crafting using French oak has added palate and aromatic complexity. The palate is richly textured and finishes with great length of fine, structural tannins that are a hallmark of the sub-region.
REGION: 100% Hawke’s Bay
GRAPE VARIETY: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon