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Mystae Waiheke Island Red Bordeaux Blend

9.42 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Very good but needs hours of decanting.

Very good but needs hours of decanting.

Mar 21st, 2019
James Forsyth

WOTN at a recent wine dinner with friends. Cab/Bordeaux blends from around the world... and this New Zealander was by far the furthest afield amid a number of Napa Cabs. It was one hell of a ringer.

The wine is concentrated and intense yet incredibly smooth. The Franc element really comes through adding intrigue and sophistication. Blackberries, leather and cloves with a touch of vanilla from the oak all combine. Generous and long on the finish.

The group could hardly believe that this was a Kiwi wine. Interestingly it's made by an American in New Zealand,
@Sean Spratt at their gorgeous hobbit-shire like estate.

WOTN at a recent wine dinner with friends. Cab/Bordeaux blends from around the world... and this New Zealander was by far the furthest afield amid a number of Napa Cabs. It was one hell of a ringer.

The wine is concentrated and intense yet incredibly smooth. The Franc element really comes through adding intrigue and sophistication. Blackberries, leather and cloves with a touch of vanilla from the oak all combine. Generous and long on the finish.

The group could hardly believe that this was a Kiwi wine. Interestingly it's made by an American in New Zealand,
@Sean Spratt at their gorgeous hobbit-shire like estate.

2 people found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2018