Mission Estate Winery Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

A pure Cabernet bouquet with aromas of sweet violets, fresh blackberry and whispers of plum, iron, stones and smoky toasty oak. These aromas and ideas play out on the palate mirroring what the nose suggests then layers on toasty wood and vanilla flavours, dark berries and pencil lead, a light tobacco note, flowers and dry stone earthy qualities. Firm tannins and plenty of acidity, balance and length. This fine wine can be decanted and served today, but best in your cellar till late 2021 before you sample again. great drinking from then and through 2029.

94 Points

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