Winemakers’ Reserve
Hawke's Bay Merlot
2018
A measured expression of strength and style, showing concentrated fruit, fine texture and length that feels inevitable.
Hawke's Bay Merlot
Tasting Notes
Ripe and expressive with dark plum, cinnamon, leather and cedar aromas.
Dense and even on entry with plum, blueberry and tobacco/ chocolate notes. Vanilla and liquorish linger. Sweet, dark and juicy.
Dense and even on entry with plum, blueberry and tobacco/ chocolate notes. Vanilla and liquorish linger. Sweet, dark and juicy.
Winemaker Notes
Grapes from our low cropping Irongate and Omahu Rd vineyards on the Gimblett Gravels were crushed to vat and fermented. After approximately a month on skins the young free run wine was put to 225L oak casks. 11 Months later the blend was assembled then bottled.
Food Pairing
The sweet-fruited soft finish makes it an ideal partner for ratatouille, or equally as good with Italian-style meatballs in a garlicky tomato sauce.
Technical Notes
| Alc | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| TA | 5.7g/L |
| pH | 3.6 |
| RS | Dry |
Key Information
| First Vintage | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Region | Hawke's Bay |
| Fermentation Vessel | Wide Stainless Steel Vats |
| Malolactic | Yes |
| Fining | Skim Milk |
