Tasting Note:

This classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec displays aromas of red fruits and spice. Bursting with rich black plum, cassis and cedar, the palate’s long smooth finish is supported by supple tannins. This wine has been made to be enjoyed with food and is an excellent match with grilled meats.

Ideal drinking and food match:

This wine has been made to be enjoyed with food and is an excellent match with grilled meats. This wine can be enjoyed now but it has the structure and concentration to age gracefully for at least five years from vintage date, if carefully cellared.

Winemakers Comment:

In keeping with Vidal’s small batch winemaking philosophy, blocks were harvested, fermented and matured in individual batches to capture the distinctiveness of each parcel. Fully destemmed grapes were fermented and macerated on skins before being pressed and transferred to French and American oak barriques where the wines underwent malolactic fermentation. Maturation in barrel for 14 months has evolved the wines character and flavour while softening the tannins.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010 [NZ]
• Top NZ Merlot, Five Stars, Top Five & Best Buy - Cuisine Magazine September 2010 [NZ]
• Silver – Liquorland ‘Top 100’ 2009 [NZ]
• Silver – New World Wine Awards 2009 [NZ]
• 4 stars - Michael Cooper 2010 [NZ]