Stonecroft Ruhanui Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Ripe, dark fruited bouquet with bold aromas of blackberry Cabernet and spicy dark plum Merlot. Layers of sweet French oak with vanilla and cloves then sweet toasty barrel scents. There’s a quiet yet distinctive aroma of violets and dark roses, some iron and pencil lead. On the palate - very youthful and tense, a core of fruit with dark berries and plum flavours then spicy toasty oak flavours. Firm tannins, plenty of acidity and a lengthy finish. A wine for the cellar still with best drinking from 2023 through 2030+.

94 Points

Excellent