Vidal White Series Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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Awards / Reviews
Vidal Winery of the Year 2013 – Hawkes Bay A&P Wine Awards 2013
WINEMAKER’S COMMENT
This classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc displays aromas of red fruits and spice. With flavours of plum, blackcurrant and cedar, the smooth finish on the palate is supported by supple, approachable tannins.
VINEYARD & WINEMAKING
Fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards in the Hawkes Bay region where typically warm and dry conditions dominate the growing season. In keeping with Vidal’s small batch winemaking philosophy, blocks were harvested, fermented and matured in individual batches to capture the uniqueness of each parcel. The grapes were fermented and macerated on skins before being pressed and matured in tank and barrel where the wines went through malolactic fermentation. Maturation over 16 months has evolved the wine’s character and flavour while softening the tannins.
WINE AND FOOD
This wine is an excellent match with grilled meats.
- Colour
- Red
- Region
- Hawkes Bay
- Country
- New Zealand
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