Description

• The Style: A classic Bordeaux-style blend (typically Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc).

• The Profile: 1997 was a challenging but ultimately successful vintage in Auckland. Expect a wine that is now fully mature.

• Tasting Characteristics (Mature):

  • Nose: Secondary and tertiary notes of dried plums, cedar, leather, and a hint of tobacco.

  • Palate: Softened tannins with a silky texture. You may find flavors of blackberry compote, earth, and salty minerality typical of the Waiheke terroir.

  • Drinking Window: This wine is likely at the very end of its peak. If you are opening a bottle now, expect it to be mellow and fragile; it should be consumed immediately upon opening.