5 STARS (92 POINTS):
James Suckling| jamessuckling.com.
Main Divide Waipara Valley Merlot Cabernet 2021
This wine is made in the same style as the celebrated Claret from Bordeaux, using traditional methods. The finished product is predominantly Merlot, with the balance made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small amount of Malbec. A surge of blackcurrant greets the nose, interwoven with impressions of liquorice, peppermint,...
- This wine is made in the same style as the celebrated Claret from Bordeaux,
using traditional methods. - The finished product is predominantly Merlot, with the balance made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small amount of
Malbec.
- A surge of blackcurrant greets the nose, interwoven with impressions of liquorice, peppermint, dark soy, coffee, leather, and a trace of violet.
- The mouthfeel is plush and velvety, beautifully balanced with ripe tannins and a backbone of spritely acid.
- This is a complex and harmonious wine, showcasing juicy fruit weight, an elegant structure, and a prolonged, moreish finish.
- Screwcap. 13.50% alcohol content.