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Iris Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Iris Collection

Iris Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Sale price$29.99

A refined and perfumed nose of plums, blackcurrant, blackberry, dried herbs and dark chocolate. Flavours of dark cherry, tapenade, cinnamon, fruit cake and cedar flow over the palate. It is full bodied with the Merlot providing a core of fruit while the Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and weight. Silky, ripe tannins and fine acid produce a remarkably focused wine that will age seamlessly.

Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels

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750ml Bottle
Iris Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Iris Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 Sale price$29.99

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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