A fruit-driven Merlot with raspberry and blueberry fruit leading to a soft finish.

The Central Otago region, secluded in the middle of the southern end of the South Island, has over the last decade or so, become world famous for its Pinot Noir wines. Nearly all the fruit comes from the Golden Terraces Vineyard with 3% from the Woolshed Vineyard, harvested over a ten-day period. Gently de-stemmed, the grapes are cold soaked followed by a short ferment and pressing, the wine is matured in a mixture of tank and barrel for about nine months. Bramble fruit, cherry, spice and a hint of smoke on the nose, black cherry and plum on the palate supported by oak spice, soft tannins and a bright, refreshing finish.

Made from 100% Tempranillo which is aged for 12 months in oak barrels prior to further ageing in the bottle. A deep cherry-red colour, on the nose it reveals notes of ripened black fruits and aromas including cocoa and nutmeg from the oak, it has a silky palate which combines creamy blackberry flavours with the spicy oak notes

Colour: very intense, beautiful ruby red hue.Nose: the nose is powerful and shows great finesse. The alternation of strawberry jam aromas and spicy/peppery notes creates a very pleasant bouquet.Palate: floral then spicy (pepper) notes on entry. The wine displays a superb tannic structure and lovely long-lingering flavours.