Hawke's Bay Merlot Cabernet
2016
Aromatics up front, muscle where it counts; a ripe, plush, and beautifully structured Hawke’s Bay dream team
Family Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot Cabernet
Tasting Notes
Aromas of leather, plum and spice with vanilla and berry fruits and a hint of cigar-box. The palate is well fruited - sweet black plum, a bit of fruit cake and brambly red notes also. Softly textured with good length and a spicy finish.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks with frequent pump-overs and plungings to ensure good colour and tannin extraction. The blend was assembled, and spent a further six months with oak prior to bottling.
