A Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from the Paritua vineyards in Hawke’s Bay – made by Dave ‘Bro’ Mackintosh. Bright garnet-red in the glass, with fresh, lively aromatics that speak of the varietals in the wine. A splay of plum, cranberry, liquorice and blackberry fruits mingle with herb and spice flavours. Light to medium bodied – confident and silky, but also fleshy and succulent. The acidity is key here, giving a perky bounce through the palate, so that the supple tannin sits in the background, forming the spine. A smoky incense seasons the finish, dry and generous. 92pts
Kenzie River Flow 2022
