Messenger 'Petite' Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec 2019, Hawkes Bay

Ripe, fruity, youthful and packed with aromas of red berries and violets, plums and olives, dark chocolate and toasty wood spices. There’s a stony earthy quality adding depth and complexity. On the palate - weighty, fruity, fresh, firm and dry. Flavours of red berries and red stone fruits mirror the nose along with dried herb, olive and wood spice. There’s a firm texture from an abundance of tannins and acidity. Still developing and on its journey to harmony. Well made with a decent chewy mouthfeel and core of fruit. Best drinking from 2022 through 2028+.

93 Points

Excellent

Messenger is produced by Taiga Group Limited