$15.99 NZD
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The 2021 Mount Ridge Hawkes Bay Merlot the wine has aromas of blackberry, plum mocha and spicy earthy tones. A fruit driven, finely structured and succulent palate shows flavours of dry spice, vanilla pod and vibrant plum with superb length.
| Variety | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Region | Hawke's Bay |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 12.0 % |
| Dry → Sweet | 20% |
The fruit was harvested and given a short maceration time while it warmed, yeast was added and ferment kicked in. Time on oak ensured structural balance was achieved to create a wine with elegance and richness. Malolactic fermentation followed immediately after the wine was pressed off skins. Once the main ferment was complete, the wine was racked off the heavy lees then matured for a further six months on lees filling out the palate and retaining the fruit-driven focus. The wine was bottled just over one year after picking.