This Single Vineyard Reserve Merlot from Hawke’s Bay displays exceptional depth and elegance. The nose opens with aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with hints of dark chocolate, cedar, and warm spice from extended oak maturation. On the palate, it's rich and velvety, with fine-grained tannins and a lingering finish of tobacco leaf and savoury earth. A structured yet supple wine that reflects both vineyard character and careful winemaking.
Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot 2020 – 6 pack
$175.00 incl GST
CHAMPION SYRAH – AIR NZ WINE AWARDS NOVEMBER 2017
Analysis
Alc 13.5%
Acid 6.5 g/L
Res sugar 21.3g/L
pH 3.57
Tasting Notes
Colour: A beautiful deep purple/red, with a dense, dark core and bright, flashing purple rim.
Bouquet: Masses of black fruits, a touch of pepper, some meatiness and lovely, savoury oak.
Palate: A beautifully structured wine. Full bodied with silken tannins and great length. The fruit in the mid palate lasts and lasts
Cellaring
This wine will drink beautifully from release and then cellar out to around five years in the correct environment.
Food Matching
Perfect alongside slow-cooked lamb shanks, beef short ribs, or mushroom risotto. For a simple yet indulgent match, try it with aged cheddar or a chargrilled portobello burger.
