Product Description
Description
This Cabernet Merlot is vibrant in colour and rich in varietal character with well-integrated oak. The Cabernet Franc gives a lifted floral note and sweetness while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides the power and drive in the blend. There are hints of cassis, tobacco and plum on the nose. The palate has great structure with an abundance of fine ripe tannins. The wine is complex, mouth-filling and well-balanced.
Accolades
Awards

James Suckling 93 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
"This is luscious and flavorful with lots of blackcurrants and dark chocolate with hazelnut character. Full and layered with velvety tannins that are polished and soft. This can age, but if you want a richer and fuller red from NZ this is for you. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
Wine Facts
Product Type
Red Wine
Region
Hawke'S Bay
Grape Varietal
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot , and 3% Cabernet Franc
Winemakers
Mission Estate
Vintage
2021
Age of Vines
12 Years
Alcohol Percentage
14.00%
Fermentation and Maceration
Malolactic Fermentation
Full
Aging
French oak barriques for 12 months maturation. The varieties are aged in separate batches and carefully blended for perfect balance in the final wine.
Altitude of Vineyard
35m
Production Style
Sustainable
SKU
WTWNZ004221
Vineyard Info
Central to the success of New Zealand as a world-renowned wine growing region is the temperate maritime climate and the free-draining alluvial soils. The growing season is long, providing perfect conditions for slow ripening and full flavour development. Cool nights and warm days retain fruit acidity which lends a freshness and vibrancy, highly characteristic of New Zealand wine styles.