2020 Mutu Reserve Merlot - Cabernet, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

The 2020 MUTU Merlot - Cabernet from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is a bold and structured red wine that showcases the region's ability to produce high-quality Bordeaux-style blends.

Hand-picked Merlot Cabernet from the Hawke’s Bay Careful pressing, fermented and aged in French barriques has resulted in a full and rich wine with aromas of cassis, nutmeg, and ripe blackberries The palate shows good richness and texture with supple tannin and light acidity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Beautifully layered complexity with notes of liquor cherry, cassis, liquorice, and cedar.

Palate: Evolved flavors of cedar, smoky tobacco, and leather, balanced by fresh acidity and ripe tannins.

Finish: Well-structured with an attractive fruit profile that supports further aging.

This wine is crafted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak for 15 months, resulting in a rich and textured experience