Askerne Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2021, Hawke's Bay

An excellent bouquet and palate with aromas and flavours of blackberry and dark plum fruits, black olive and chocolate, smoky wood, plenty of lees and textures from tannins and acidity. A dry wine with a core of dark red berry fruits, blackberry in the lead, a lick of cigar tobacco is accentuated by firm tannins that have a polish adding a great mouthfeel tempered by the acid line and core fruit drive. Well made, lengthy and ready to drink from mid 2025 through 2030+. Also, an excellent food wine option.

93 Points

Excellent

RRP from $36.90