Ngatarawa Stables Reserve Merlot 2019, Hawkes Bay

A really lovely bouquet of plummy Merlot aromas with Doris and ripe summer reds, some cherry notes then violets and crumbly stony-clay soil suggestions. On the palate - firm youthful textures with tannins and acidity driving the mouthfeel. Contrasting core of ripe plums and darker berries with a lite violet top-line and gentle earthy seam. Youthful still so don’t hesitate to cellar this wine or at least decant for service. Best drinking late 2021 to 2024.

92 Points

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