Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 17 Cabernet Merlot 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

The excellent core almost opaque purple appearnace is euqalled by the intensity of vairteal fruit aromas, scents of toasty wood and gravel earth qualities. Vibrant, youthful and complex. On the palate - flavours of Doris plums and clove, black currant and wood smoke, firm tannins with lots of youthful texture and energy, plenty of acidity and a gravel-earth complexity. A young, dry wine needing cellar time with best drinking from 2024 through 2029+. Decant for service regardless of drinking decision.

93 Points

Excellent