Grenache in a cool vintage is nothing if not an extraordinary blessing
finishing long with fine sheets of silky tannins
dark plum and a silky finish
The cool climate in the Awatere Valley is influenced by Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku and the cool alpine winds and fresh sea breezes protect the natural acidity in this wine
The palate is medium bodied but with good concentration of black fruits
Villa Maria Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon, Gimblett Gravels 2019 (6 Bottles) Central Otago Grenache in a cool vintageMarketplace Product Please allow up to 2 4 days for dispatch. Upon pouring, the deep ruby hued 2018 vintage gradually unfolds fragrant aromatics of cassis, violets and complex wood spices, with graphite, thyme and clove also emerging from the glass. Layers of concentrated flavours are revealed across a medium to full bodied frame, with ripe fruit and hints of black olive and cigar, all wrapped by fine grained tannins and supportive oak, enhancing