What the winery says...

This fine wine was grown in the renowned Gimblett Gravels, with approximately equal portions sourced from Mere Road & Plateau vineyards. The final blend (55% Merlot, 45% Malbec) achieves a lovely seamless style with optimal aroma and palate expression. 

Deep purple-red in colour, this wine exhibits pronounced plum, blackcurrant and violet floral aromas. The palate is full bodied with intense plum and blackberry flavours, intertwined with dried herbs, spicy oak, fine smooth velvety tannins and nicely weighted acidity. An elegantly styled wine with a lovely silky texture. Enjoyable now, this wine will continue to develop and reward cellaring for 5 years.

What we say...

A great example of full-bodied Hawkes Bay Merlot based reds at its best. The grapes were sourced from Gimblett Gravels. Matured in a mix of America and French Oak barrels, the nose is redolent of fresh violets. Palate is mouthfilling and opulent. The Malbec component gives fresh sappy tannin notes and a lush jamminess to the blend-ripe cassis, spice and damson plum. A complex, vibrant good value red. A wine all occasions

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