2008 HAY MAKeR
Gisborne Merlot

Deep Red. Dark berry fruit, plum and bramble flavours with hints of chocolate and cassis. Along with subtle oak aromas of vanilla and spice. Rich and full bodied and a back bone of fine grained tannin with earth, leather and spice notes. This wine was made in an accessible style that provides pleasurable drinking on release. A combination of vineyard and winemaking techniques ensure palate richness and softness of structure are maximised. Picked from vineyards in the Patutahi sub region of Poverty Bay, Gisborne. Excellent late vintage conditions meant the fruit for this wine was harvested at optimal sugar levels and flavour profiles. 100% Gisborne Merlot. 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tank and barrel. Alc Vol: 13.0%     Acidity (TA): 5.9 g/l     Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l Now to 36 months. BBQ’d eye fillet steak. Room temperature.