The debut 2014 vintage (3.5*) was grown in the relatively warm Rapaura district, on the north side of the Wairau Valley, and matured for nine months in French and Hungarian oak barrels. Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling, with very good depth of fresh blackcurrant, plum, dried herb and spice flavours, finely balanced tannins, moderate complexity and lots of drink-young charm. Best drinking mid-2016+.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★✰ – 3.5 Stars
Price: $23 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2015
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.
When to drink: 2016