Clearview Estate
Clearview Estate Winery 'Cape Kidnappers' Merlot 2015 Hawke's Bay
Intense bouquet of ripe red berry and stone fruit, oak and power - aromas of black cherry and dark plum, sweet new oak with dark spice, toast and smoky tones, youthful, primary and engages the senses. On the palate - firm, youthful, loaded with fruit and acidity, plenty of oak, tannins and acidity. A very youthful wine requiring time in bottle to soften and integrate. Plenty of potential housed in the long finish. Drink best from 2018 through 2028.
90 Points
Intense bouquet of ripe red berry and stone fruit, oak and power - aromas of black cherry and dark plum, sweet new oak with dark spice, toast and smoky tones, youthful, primary and engages the senses. On the palate - firm, youthful, loaded with fruit and acidity, plenty of oak, tannins and acidity. A very youthful wine requiring time in bottle to soften and integrate. Plenty of potential housed in the long finish. Drink best from 2018 through 2028.
90 Points