Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2018, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

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Ripe, fruity, varietal and inviting bouquet with aromas of dark plums, black cherry and blackberry. No mistaking the use of oak with dark spices and toast, the fruit soaks that up easily. On the palate - fleshy and juicy with a plush vibrant texture. Medium+ tannins with sweet oak and vanilla, blackberry and plum flavours. Some violet and dry stone mineral layers emerging as the wine begins to open up in glass. Well made, youthful, fleshy and long. A lovely example ready to enjoy if decanted otherwise from 2021 through 2026.

93 Points

Cabernet MerlotCameron Douglas