Passage Rock Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot 2022, Waiheke Island

A high energy bouquet with distinctive aromas of blackberry and roasted plums, milk and dark chocolate, smoky oak with clove and spiced vanilla pod. As the wine opens out in glass these ideas get louder and stronger , expanding to include black currant and dried herbs. Dry, full-bodied and tense with firm tannins and plenty of acidity, core flavours of dark berry fruits and chocolate goods return. Well made, youthful and still developing. Best drinking from 2029 through 2040.

95 Points

Outstanding

RRP from $85.00