Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
Hawke's Bay
An ideal partner for an antipasto platter featuring a range of salamis and smoked meats, or any meaty casserole, like lamb shanks.
2-4 years
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.
Alcohol: 13.0%
TA: 5.7g/l
pH: 3.51
Residual Sugar: 0g/l
Dark plum, blueberry and an earthy spice followed by a touch of vanilla. Blackberry burst leads to Doris plum, with lingering sweet cedar and fruit cake notes. Concentrated fruits and densely structured.
