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Vineyard: The grapes are picked from the hill country of Hawke?s Bay, New Zealand. The soils are ancient river beds with free draining stony soils and clay loams. 

Viticulture: Vertical shoot positioned trellis was used with two canes pruned and spur pruning, laid down providing an average of 10 tonnes per acre. 50% barrel French Oak aged, maturation was for 10 months. 

Vintage: A hot long dry summer provided stunning flavours and structure for this outstanding wine. Food Matching: This wine is perfect with barbequed meats, and tastes great with rich tomato-based pasta dishes or a delicious aged gouda. 

Palate: Ripe plum and wild berries combine with spice and vanilla oak on the palate following into smooth round tannins and a long dry finish. 

Variety 100% Merlot 

Colour A vibrant rich purple. 

Aroma Generous plum and hints of chocolate and spice harmoniously blend with soft oak notes. 

Analysis  pH 3.49 Titratable Acidity 6.3 g/l Residual Sugar <1 g/l

Alcohol 13%

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