A Hawke’s Bay wine – one of the ‘classic’ Bordeaux style blends that the region is known for. A plentiful purple with magenta flashes at the edges – some Malbec lending colour and also aromatics into the mix. Cherry, plum, redcurrant, graphite, blackcurrant, and herbs on the nose. An elegant drop, with youthful, flowing intensity – generous through the palate, and definitely ready to drink. Robust, with some muscle, fine supple tannins and a decent dose of toasty oak. Spiced with star anise and clove, and with liquorice and cocoa notes to round out the dense fruit flavours. Good value here. 91pts
Esk Valley Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Malbec 2020
