Faultline Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot 2021

Faultline Reserve Hawke's Bay Merlot 2021"Beautifully fruited and immediately appealing, the wine shows Black Doris plum, dark cherry, thyme and roasted nut aromas on the nose, followed by a fruit expressive palate offering excellent fruit intensity backed by polished tannins, finishing long and delectable" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit Savoury aromas of cedar and olive brine, complemented by a touch of spice. On the palate, it is rich and full bodied, featuring flavours of ripe plum and black cherry.

"Beautifully fruited and immediately appealing, the wine shows Black Doris plum, dark cherry, thyme and roasted nut aromas on the nose, followed by a fruit-expressive palate offering excellent fruit intensity backed by polished tannins, finishing long and delectable" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Savoury aromas of cedar and olive brine, complemented by a touch of spice. On the palate, it is rich and full bodied, featuring flavours of ripe plum and black cherry. Rich and silky, it boasts a smooth chocolate structure, culminating in a long-lasting, toasty oak finish.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from the renowned Hawkes Bay region, where they were machine harvested and quickly transported to the winery. This vegetarian-friendly Merlot underwent fermentation in both stainless-steel tanks and oaked barrels, maturing in 60% seasoned French oak barriques.

Food Pairing: The toasty notes of this wine pair wonderfully with Italian-style meatballs in a garlicky tomato sauce.