Tantalus

Tantalus 'Evoque' Reserve Merlot, Malbec, Cabernets Sauvignon & Franc 2015 Waiheke Island

Ripe, fruity, smoky, woody and engaging bouquet. Dark fruits of blackberry and baked plum, brown spices of clove and vanilla, a hint of leather and black tea with a dry stone earthy quality. Dry with firm tannins and acidity to match, an engaging wine with a no holds barred approach. Very youthful yet still showing off dark fruit flavours and smoky toasty wood flavours. A wine that requires a lot more cellar time to knit together all the very good attributes it carries. Decant for service or drink from 2021 through 2031.

93 Points