Moana Park Merlot Malbec 2018, Gimblett Road, Hawkes Bay

Vibrant, fruity and very youthful bouquet with aromas of dark chocolate and plums, boysenberry dark roses, toasty smoky, charry, oak. Inviting and fresh. On the palate - medium+ weight, firm, youthful and very fruity. Flavours of plums and berries reflect the nose. Firm tannins and brown spices accentuated by gently warming alcohol and medium+ acidity. This is your steak wine, this is your creamy pasta wine, this is your rich and earthy lasagne wine. Best drinking with food, decant first. Ideal drinking from late 2021 through 2026.

90 Points