Nose of; beautiful fragrant red roses, cherry, dark cherries and subtle vanilla. M+ dry tannins. Ripe fruits; black currants, blackberries, blueberries, plum, black cherries, cherries, spice, dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, clove, red roses, violets, round acidity with a lean, very ripe, juicy fruit finish. 75% Cabernet, 20% Merlot and 5% Cab Franc. Big thank you to Simon their Export Manager for his awesome hospitality, all his time and knowledge. Photos of the old Mission that was cut into three pieces way back in the day and moved up the hill and put back together. Also, their library case of some of the estates great historical wines.
Nose of; beautiful fragrant red roses, cherry, dark cherries and subtle vanilla. M+ dry tannins. Ripe fruits; black currants, blackberries, blueberries, plum, black cherries, cherries, spice, dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, clove, red roses, violets, round acidity with a lean, very ripe, juicy fruit finish. 75% Cabernet, 20% Merlot and 5% Cab Franc. Big thank you to Simon their Export Manager for his awesome hospitality, all his time and knowledge. Photos of the old Mission that was cut into three pieces way back in the day and moved up the hill and put back together. Also, their library case of some of the estates great historical wines.
Apr 27th, 2017
Blended: cab sauv, merlot, cab franc
Color: medium ruby
On nose: raspberry, red currant, spicy, wet leave
On palate: slightly (oaky, spicy and leather), red fruit
Body: medium
Finish: medium
Watson's Wine: $188
Blended: cab sauv, merlot, cab franc
Color: medium ruby
On nose: raspberry, red currant, spicy, wet leave
On palate: slightly (oaky, spicy and leather), red fruit
Body: medium
Finish: medium
Watson's Wine: $188
Sep 7th, 2015
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
