Lifted floral aromas combine with dark berry fruit with a hint of asphalt and tar to give a fragrant and savoury perfume to the wine. The palate is warm and generous with sweet succulent fruit, ripe graphite like tannins and vibrant acidity. This red combines all the softness and fragrance of Merlot and Malbec with the savour and cassis of Cabernet franc and the structure and power of Cabernet sauvignon.

Match with game and stews. Drink Now-2014.

2009 Vintage

• 4 Stars, Michael Coopers Wine Guide 2012

2008 Vintage

• Silver Medal , Air NZ Wine Awards 200
• 4 Stars Michael Cooper’s Buyers Guide 2012
• 93 POINTS, Jamie Goode, www.wineanorak.com, July 2010, "14% alcohol. Fresh, gravelly, savoury blackcurrant fruit nose withsome sweet, pure fruit. The palate has fi rm, grippy tannins andgravelly notes as well as purity of fruit. Serious and quite savourywith meaty hints and a spicy, phenolic character. Not heavy."
• SILVER MEDAL, Hong Kong International Wine Competition