Nose reminds me a lot of new world style malbec. Raspberry and cherry fruit splashing against slightest hint of chocolate. Vanilla prevalent. Retains some pretty strong acidity mid palate, but altogether fairly composed. Bitter coffee finish. Definitely indicative I of a cool climate like New Zealand. Pretty surprising how much I like this.
Nose reminds me a lot of new world style malbec. Raspberry and cherry fruit splashing against slightest hint of chocolate. Vanilla prevalent. Retains some pretty strong acidity mid palate, but altogether fairly composed. Bitter coffee finish. Definitely indicative I of a cool climate like New Zealand. Pretty surprising how much I like this.
1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2017
Not showing any signs of age: inky w/lots of ripe plum & blackberry, some spice & bacon fat, but this was rough around the edges - rustic as they say.
Not showing any signs of age: inky w/lots of ripe plum & blackberry, some spice & bacon fat, but this was rough around the edges - rustic as they say.
Mar 26th, 2021
Ruby red with a slight little twist of purple in its highlights. Aromas of plum, blackberries, toffee and tarragon. Medium bodied with a slick mouthfeel, super soft tannin, and bright acidity. There’s flavors of blackberries, plums, cherries, and caramel. Then it finishes with a burst of cherries and caramel and that bright acidity.
Ruby red with a slight little twist of purple in its highlights. Aromas of plum, blackberries, toffee and tarragon. Medium bodied with a slick mouthfeel, super soft tannin, and bright acidity. There’s flavors of blackberries, plums, cherries, and caramel. Then it finishes with a burst of cherries and caramel and that bright acidity.
Nov 14th, 2017
Has a rich scent, slightly buttery with blackberry and ripe black cherry flavour hints. Finishes clean, definitely a favourite.
Has a rich scent, slightly buttery with blackberry and ripe black cherry flavour hints. Finishes clean, definitely a favourite.
Oct 9th, 2017
Indifferent. I can drink or pass. I will not have wonderful dreams or nightmares about this wine. If you give me a glass I will drink it but def wouldn't buy.
Indifferent. I can drink or pass. I will not have wonderful dreams or nightmares about this wine. If you give me a glass I will drink it but def wouldn't buy.
May 28th, 2017
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
