Region: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Rating: JS 97, RP 94
 
Highlights / Critic Review:
A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc displays the concentration, complexity and elegance found in the world's finest wines. Hand-harvested and destemmed. Maturation in new French oak barrels for 17 months.
 
Tasting Notes:
A very concentrated nose with impressively rich blackberry, raspberry and dark-plum aromas. Dark chocolate, violet and cedary oak here, too. Very youthful. The palate has a very rich, intense and plush feel with fresh acidity and depth, amid long, fine and compressed tannins. Good freshness and concentration.