Destiny Bay Magna Praemia 2019, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Incredibly youthful appearance with a core of dark purple and ruby at the rim. Aromas of ripe cabernets with fresh blackberry and dark plum flesh scents, there's amix of sweet black olive and moments of chocolate before a dried herb, sweet violet and fresh tobacco qualities emerge. Oak scents reflect portions of new and some aged with clove and five spice. Pure and fresh with a clay mineral core. Equally complex on the palate with core fruit flavours a mirror of the bouquet and touching the palate first. Tannins are abundant, polished and very fine with a long chain effect. Acidity adds freshness and carries flavours and texture highlights through the palate. The lengthy finish is also taut and salivating with a light saline quality.

97 Points

Outstanding

RRP from $620.00