2004 was a superior vintage for the ripening of red grape varieties esp. Merlot in Gisborne. The long hot summer days gave us perfect conditions to produce a high caliber red

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A youthful blue purple hue and fresh red berry bouquet, overlayed with cedary perfumed oak with ripe fruit expression and body. Fruit characters are red currant, blackberry and plum, plus hints

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BRONZE MEDAL Australian Boutique Wine Awards 2010 BRONZE MEDAL NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show 2009 BRONZE MEDAL Sydney Royal Wine Show 2009. Our Merlot was harvested when the fruit reached optimum

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The Merlot grapes that make this Rose were harvest in the cool of night before being crushed and left on their skins for a short time before fermentation started. A light

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Lovely rich dry red, smooth vanilla oak flavours and a delightful bouquet.

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The 2003 Merlot is deep crimson, on the nose it has rich earthy flavours. The palate shows the ripe fruit characteristics of Merlot, rich plummy flavours with overtones of chocolate and

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This wine is dark plum in colour with an intense crimson hue. Aromas of ripe black cherries, mocha and sweet stewed rhubarb give this wine an enticing bouquet. The palate delivers

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SILVER MEDAL Australian Cool Climate Wine Show 2010 BRONZE MEDAL Orange Wine Show 2010 BRONZE MEDAL Australian Boutique Wine Awards 2010 The Merlot and Cabernet Franc were harvested in the cool

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Malbec is a fascinating variety it has the most wonderfully aromatic nose, lovely deep color and a strong tannin backbone. Blended with Merlot for a bit of palate fatness, this is

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This wine has now had a chance to settle down after bottling and it is a lovely example of a ripe East Coast Merlot. Lovely dark fruit is complement by great

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