Wild dark berry fruit and gentle baking spice with a twist of black pepper and liquorice on the nose. Velevty textured with bright berry fruit and floral flavours. Sustained depth of flavour and texture through the palate with a fine, refreshing and lingering finish.
SQM Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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Press Review
" "This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (62.5%), Merlot (25%) and Cabernet Franc (12.5%) is aged in one-third new French oak for 10 months, resulting in a lovely marriage of vanilla and cedar with cassis. The wine is youthful and primary, but the oak and fruit are seamlessly integrated, blending baking spices and chocolate into the mix. Richly textured, with a long finish, this wine is delicious now, but should age well through 2030." "
Winemaking
Attention to detail is the hallmark of the winemaking. The grapes were hand picked and gentle destemmed to ensure the maximum uncrushed berries in the fermenting vat. Fermentation was carried out in small open topped vats. After extensive post ferment maceration, to acheive balanced structure, the wine was basket pressed before going to French oak barrels, 50% new. SQM Cabernets Merlot spent 19 months in barrels before a light, fresh egg white fining prior to bottling.
Our Expert Food Recommendation
An elegant match with grilled beef with red wine and mushroom reduction. Portabello mushrooms stuffed with capers and black olives. Mature hard cheese.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryNew Zealand
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RegionHawke's Bay
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureScrew cap
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SKUJ5836114
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Alcohol %14%
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GrapeCabernet Sauvignon
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Unit Volume75cl