Karikari Estate Merlot 2019, Karikari Peninsula, Northland

Smoky and earthy aromas with a core of dark plum and black currant, clove and dark spices of oak. Youthful and nicely complex, but also quite toasty with a roasted nut quality as well. Dry, textured and weighty on the palate a mix of tannin textures and medium acidity with a core of flavours from dark plums to blackcurrant, roasted nut and toasty wood. A very nice wine perfect with roasted meats or high protein dishes. Best drinking from 2023 through 2030.

93 Points

Excellent