These grapes are from various vineyards in the Marlborough region.
The grapes were predominantly machine harvested with a portion being
hand picked. They were destemmed and cold soaked for up to five days
then warmed and inoculated. Hand plunged, grapes were warm fermented
and pressed at dryness.
Post malolactic fermentation the wine was aged in a mixture of tank and older barrels for just over five months. TASTING NOTES
Colour: Medium depth of colour with purple and crimson notes.
Aroma: An aromatic wine with black cherries and red currants on the
nose, complexed with integrated oak and a smoky bacon character.
Palate: A nice combination of dark cherries and red fruit abound.
This is underscored with a hint of oak and firm tannins. Persists well.
Cellar: Up to five years.
Food Match: Ideal with smoked salmon or pork chops. Suited to most rest meats and not bad as a wine to enjoy all on its own.
We are committed to continually improving wine quality and have
sealed this wine with a screw cap. This ensures cork taint is
eliminated, oxidation is minimized and that the wine arrives as we
intended. |
