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Winemaking: The grapes that went into this wine were grown at low yields in premium Mount Riley Marlborough vineyards. Weather at bud burst and fruit set was ideal in the 2009 growing year. Crop thinning was performed resulting in light crops with excellent fruit intensity and concentration. From March right through to the end of harvest Mother Nature was kind to us - we had virtually no rain and were able to pick when flavour was at a peak and sugars and acidity were perfectly balanced. The wine was matured in a mixture of French & American oak barriques (10% new) for ten months before blending.
Colour: Mid red with purple hues.
Bouquet: Bright, fresh plum and dark berry fruit is supported by light spice, chocolate and earthy aromas.
Palate: A medium bodied wine with ripe red fruit flavours and soft, supple tannins.
Drink: A delicious warming winter wine, excellent matched with red meat and game. Drinking well now or cellar until 2015.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 75% Merlot, 25% Malbec
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Bottle Barcode: 9419663017033
Carton Barcode: 19419663017030
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand.
Vintage 2007
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Winemaking: The Merlot vines from which this wine was made were cropped at very low yields, resulting in fruit with great intensity and concentration. The wine was fermented on skins then matured in a mixture of French & American oak barriques (10% new) for fourteen months before blending.
Colour: Mid red with purple hues.
Bouquet: Fresh cherry and raspberry characters are supported by rich chocolate and spice.
Palate: A medium bodied wine with ripe red fruit flavours and soft, supple tannins.
Drink: A delicious warming winter wine, excellent matched with red meat and game. Drinking well now or cellar until 2012.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 94% Merlot, 6% Malbec
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 13.5%
RS: 2.2g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663017033
Carton Barcode: 19419663017030
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand.
Vintage
2006
Colour
Deep red intensity with purple hues.
Bouquet
Aromas of mulberries, red fruit and chocolate are evident on the nose. Enticing, warm and rich and a subtle hint of oak for extra complexity.
Palate
Full flavoured berries and plum on the palate. Concentrated rich wine with good balance & intensity. Soft & smooth wine with a fine grain tannin finish.
Drink
A delicious warming winter wine, excellent matched with lamb, beef and game. Drinking well now or cellar until 2012.
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were grown in Marlborough. The merlot is sourced from two vineyards, one in the heart of the Wairau Valley and one in Seventeen Valley. The grapes were harvested in excellent condition and the dry season allowed them to fully mature.
This wine is a blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Malbec. The wine was fermented on skins and carefully pumped over to facilitate colour and flavour extraction. The wine was oak aged for 13 months in new and seasoned American and French barriques before blending.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 86% Merlot, 14% Malbec
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 14.5%
RS: 3.5g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663017033
Carton Barcode: 19419663017030
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand.
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Vintage
2005
Colour
Deep red intensity with purple hues.
Bouquet
Vibrant cherries, blackberries and truffles are evident on the nose. Enticing, warm and rich. A subtle hint of oak adds spicy notes and smoky complexity.
Palate
Full flavoured berries and plum on the palate. Soft and smooth with medium body, a fine grainy finish and good length.
Drink
A delicious warming winter wine, excellent matched with lamb, beef and game. Drinking well now or cellar until 2008.
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were grown in Marlborough. Fruit was harvested in excellent condition, fermented on skins in stainless steel and carefully pumped over to facilitate colour and flavour extraction. The wine was oak aged for eleven months in new and seasoned American and French barriques before blending.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 90% Merlot, 10% Malbec
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 13.5%
RS: 3.0g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663022006
Carton Barcode: 19419663022033
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand.
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