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DESTINY BAY Magna Praemia 2014

750 ml

This blend is dominated by deep press fractions of Cabernet Sauvignon and is reminiscent of a “Left Bank” Bordeaux-style wine. Optimum balance and character are achieved through the addition of free-run and press fractions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Fine, dense tannins give this wine great structure and long-term ageing potential. The name Magna Praemia is latin for “great rewards.”

 

74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec

Spicy star anise and primary bramble fruit on the nose with a slight tinge of peppercorn and dried herb aromas lingering.

This extremely low cropped 2014 harvest resulted in intense concentration and robust wines that will reward patients unlike no other previous vintage. This richly textured wine with tremendously powerful structure disguises an array of intricate flavours resembling dark plum and liqourice. Extreme length with hints of spicey dried raisons and currents.

Last tasted June 2017. Already delicious, however will require some time (15-25+ years) to reach optimum drinking.

Please Note : Label slightly damaged. Due to ram ride.

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Winemaker’s Summary
Much like the stunning 2013 season, 2014 had an excellent flowering, but without drought conditions. January’s
moderate rainfall gave the growing vines the perfect amount of water to push them quickly through veraison.
Combined with dry and sunny weather in Feburuary and March, the wines from 2014 are an excellent reminder that Waiheke Island’s Hauraki Gulf often is the
Antipodean cousin to the Mediterranean. As such, the 2014 vintage expresses the dark berry notes you might expect from riper vintages in Spain or Southern France.
Unrelated to this year’s conditions, we had significantly lowered yields as we embarked on a project to rebalance the vineyard and top-graft new Cabernet Sauvignon
clones in select blocks. The result is a smaller overall vintage, but one of exceptional quality and concentration.
Sean Spratt
Owner & Winemaker

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