from the great 2018 vintage | dense rich expression of our Te Awanga grown Merlot | aromas of plum & a dark fruits finish | a plush round palate of finely grained tannins
“This is a rich and plush, ripe blackberry and plum flavoured Merlot with liquorice and spice notes on an accessible palate.”
Raymond Chan reviewing the 2016 vintage.
PREVIOUS ACCOLADES
Champion Commercial Red & Gold Medal | Hawke’s Bay A&P Wine Awards 2017
5 STARS Raymond Chan 2018
4.5 STARS Michael Cooper 2018
BRONZE MEDAL - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2018
CELLAR
5-6 years through to 2025.

WINEMAKING NOTES
This wine is predominantly Merlot blended with a small amount of Malbec. The blend is made from multiple parcels individually matured separately up until blending in late 2018. This wine underwent a cooler ferment for lively fruit pick-up and a fuller mouth feel. The grapes were given extended maceration for up to four weeks. The wine was then matured in French barrels before bottling.

TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2018
Alc/vol: 13%
Region: Hawke’s Bay
Sub-region: Te Awanga
Country: New Zealand