This Shiraz is a rich and spicy, full-bodied wine that fills the mouth with blackberries and pepper. Enjoy with roast beef or the Australian classic, a BBQ.
This Merlot displays the wonderful fruit flavours of raspberry, cherry and ripe plum. These are nicely integrated with caramel and vanilla oak characters to create a smooth and enjoyable red wine.
The Medici Lambrusco colour is intense ruby red. The bouquet is fruity and persistent with violet scent leading to sweet, fruity, fresh, lively and pleasantly harmonious. The froth is fine and rich when poured.
Montana Festival Block Pinot Noir displays a nose of dark fruit with blueberry, damson and prune followed by spicy oak and hints of leather. The palate is soft and darkly fruited, with black cherry and notes of fresh tobacco leaf and vanilla. The tannins are gentle and the oak integration is good.
This seductive pinot noir from Marlborough is smooth & velvety with layers of cherry, plum and bright red fruit notes and a subtle oaky savouriness. The palate is richly textured with spice and integrated oak underpinned by nuances of dry herbs and savoury notes.
Dark cherry, plum, raspberry dominate the aroma, supported and complimented with vanilla, wood smoke and grilled mushrooms. On the palate the pedigree and depth of flavour is immediately evident, with support from a very fine tannin structure.
Morton Estates vineyards are concentrated in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island, and in Marlborough on the northern tip of the South Island. Both of these regions are well recognised for their outstanding whites: Marlborough consistently producing the worlds most awarded Sauvignon Blancs, and Hawkes Bay, best known for its Chardonnays.
Vibrant floral notes, savoury brown spice and earthy notes on top of a core of red cherry that flows through the aroma. On the palate, supple and layered, bright red cherry notes introduce the wine.
Wild raspberry and red cherry characters dominate while soft sweet brown spice characters add in detail. Savoury red cherry notes lead the wine onto the palate; the wine flows with good texture. Fine elegant tannins rise out of the mid-palate and with wild raspberry notes drive the finish alongside fine acidity.
Dark cherry and wild berry with lashings of savoury brown spice, whilst lavender floral notes add in detail and brightness. Dense, tight, dark berry notes lead into a compact palate. The wine finishes with savoury structural tannins enveloping the wine. Dark cherry flavours flow right through the structure and finish the wine with a flourish.