Matua Single Vineyard Hawkes Bay Merlot 2010 Size::1 Bottle A small parcel was fermented

A small parcel was fermented and aged in older French oak to add texture and palate weight

fine tobacco leaf and cedar with subtle master stock

Palate The palate shows nashi pears

It has good acidity and a slightly smoky

Matua Single Vineyard Hawkes Bay Merlot 2010 Size::1 Bottle A small parcel was fermentedAnother Hawkes Bay beauty from the land of plenty, this Merlot means business. Its big and bold in its colour showing off a vibrant crimson hue. Plum and cassis are the stand outs with a pungency stemming from tobacco leaf and liquorice adding complexity. e palate is rich in fruit purity, plump and textural. Round, supple tannins give the wine form and definition. Yep, this wine certainly gives it plenty!