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Iris Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022 (Half Bottle Case)
Iris Collection

Iris Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022 (Half Bottle Case)

Sale price$134.99

Our Merlot Cabernet Franc comes from our Cornerstone vineyard in Hawke's Bay. An area renowned for producing excellent hot climate reds. We think Cornerstone is the jewel in the appellation's crown but there again we are rather biased!

In our Iris blend, the Merlot sets up the palate with ripeness and structure while the Cabernet Franc brings its sweet dried basil notes to create our deliciously good medium-bodied red.

End of vintage clearance price.

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Half Bottle Case (12 x 375ml Bottles)
Iris Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022 (Half Bottle Case)
Iris Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022 (Half Bottle Case) Sale price$134.99

HAWKES BAY

Cornerstone

ELEVATION 27 – 32 METRES. 22.63 HA.

The jewel in the Gimblett Gravels crown, Cornerstone was planted in the famous Gimblett Gravels appellation, the only one classified on soil type and not the geography. The free-draining soils were formed after the flooding of the Ngaruroro River back in 1867. While it naturally has low rainfall, if we get a good downpour, the next day we wonder if rain fell at all, with water quickly wicked from the feet of the vines to allow just a quick drink.

The old adage ‘treat them mean, keep them keen’ is apt here. Our Cornerstone vineyard can often be one of the messiest vineyards among its neighbours, but where it may not win a beauty contest it more than makes up for it where it counts – in the bottle.

Planted varieties and clones: Syrah (Limmer), Merlot (481), Malbec (BDX 595), Cabernet Sauvignon (Erindale, UCD4 and UCD1), Cabernet Franc (cl.214, cl.326)

Soil type: Gravel

Vine age: Majority 22 years

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