W5 Hawke's Bay Cabernet Merlot 2021
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Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apri 2023
Description
- Toasty oak
- Dark cherry
- Subtle spice
- Silky structure
"Offering purity and perfume, the enticing bouquet shows cassis, Black Doris plum, violet, fennel and cedar characters. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, well supported by silky texture and beautifully integrated tannins, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apri 2023
This delicious Cabernet Merlot from the prestigious Hawke’s Bay, displays flavours of dark cherry and blackcurrant with a hint of leather and spice The palate is weighty with balanced acidity and a silky fine structure. Highlights of wild blackberry and dark chocolate with a toasty oak note lift the palate to showcase silky tannins with great length. Drinking beautifully now this wine can be enjoyed young or with careful cellaring will mature over the next 5 years or beyond.
W5 Cabernet Merlot underwent malolactic fermentation while aging in a mix of new and seasoned older French oak. It was then gently extracted, blended and prepared for bottling.
Food Pairing: Matched perfectly with pan seared venison and a wild rice salad.
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High quality for the price and will definitely buy again
John - 19/07/2024
A staple in our wine rack over winter
Rob - 11/08/2023
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