The wine has a fine magenta colour with a purple rim, classic Central Otago aromas of ripe black cherry and plum with a rich palate. Medium weight entry and elegant attack with fine tannins and persistent after taste. Will cellar for 6 - 8 years.

REGION |  Central Otago / Bendigo. 100%.

COLOUR |  Dark ruby  / garnet with faint hint of purple on the rim.

AROMAS |  Ripe black cherry and plum initially with notes of rich spices, thyme herbs and a lovely red floral lift.  Evolves a nice savoury with violet floral notes in the glass.

TASTE |  Sweet juicy cherry and plum notes carry through from the bouquet.  Also shows spicy oak notes intermingling with red fruits.

TEXTURE |  Elegant entry, medium bodied with good length based on refined tannins  Silky smooth texture that carries through to a very persistent after taste.

DRINKING |  A wine of finesse drinking well already, will continue to develop and reward cellaring for 5+ years (to 2019)

RECIPES |   Try this wine with venison, beef dishes such as Beef Bourgogne, or Duck or other Game.