Fruit

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec

Alcohol Content

13.1%

Composition

100% Gimblett Road Hawkes Bay 
Cabernet Sauvignon 40% 
Merlot 24% 
Cabernet Franc 20% 
Syrah 10% 
Malbec 6%

Barrel Percentage

The oak used was predominantly French Chateaux barriques.  A small portion of the blend was agen in American oak.

Bottling

The wine was bottled on the 13th and 14th February 2002.

Sensory

Colour:  Inky, almost black in colour with deep purple hue. 
Aroma:  Concentrated sweet berry fruit with complex spice and violet nuances that enahnce the cedar oak. 
Palate:  Full bodied wine, displaying ripe berry flavours, tight grained oak and very good acid balance.  Silky soft tannins lead to a long lingering finish.

Cellaring

5 - 7 years.