Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec 2019, Hawkes Bay

An immediately engaging bouquet, layered and detailed with aromas of dark berries and spices, dark spices of oak and a stony soil quality. Youthful, fresh and enticing. Equally lovely on the plate with flavours of fresh red berries and plum, some milk chocolate. Fine tannins and acidity layer in mouthfeel followed some violet adding charm. An easy to drink, balanced and well made expression. Best drinking form mid to late 2022 through 2029.

93 Points

Excellent

RRP from $19.99

Gimblett Gravels 2019 Annual Vintage Selection

Merlot - 47%, Cabernet Sauvignon - 38%, Malbec 15%.

12 Months in French oak - 10% new

All wines in this annual selection are tasted and evaluated first by Andrew Caillard - Master of Wine. Tasting notes above are from Cameron Douglas Master Sommelier