Elephant Hill Merlot Malbec 2015 Hawkes Bay

Powerful, ripe and dark fruited bouquet with aromas of dark plum and plum juice, black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate; a velvet texture within the bouquet adds both charm and intrigue; no mistaking the oak influence with toasty wood and dark baking spice suggestions. On the palate - dry, warm, lushly fruity with flavours of crushed dark cherry, baked raspberry and dark chocolate;contrasted by firm tannins and acidity; lots of energy on the palate and lengthy finish. A lovely wine - best suited to being served with food till 2020 (ish) then on its own (or with food) from 2020 through 2026.

93 Points

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