The debut 2014 vintage (4*) is a Merlot-based blend, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, matured for 20 months in French and American oak casks (55 per cent new). Deeply coloured, with a fragrant, spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling, with generous, ripe, plummy, spicy flavours, showing good complexity, finely balanced tannins and lots of drink-young appeal. Best drinking 2018+.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Branded and Other Red Wines
Vintage: 2014
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $35 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: NR
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2018
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.
When to drink: 2018