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Radburnd Cellars Merlot Cabernet 2019
$84.99
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
SUPER PREMIUM WINE THAT SITS AMONGST THE VERY FINEST HAWKES BAY MERLOT CABERNETS EVER RELEASED.
96/100 'Outstanding' | Cameron Douglas MS
96/100 | Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
95/100 | Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
There are few more respected people in the Hawke’s Bay wine industry than Kate Radburnd. Her long tenure running Pask and numerous governance and judging roles within the industry have created a legacy that she should be extremely proud of.
It is immediately clear that this is quality, refined, multi-faceted Hawke's Bay Merlot Cabernet. Hailing from the exceptional 2019 vintage, this is elegant wine where attention to detail on the palate is there for those who are keen to look for the nuances that separate the best from the also-rans. It is clear that this wine has been made for the long haul. Watch the magic unfold over the coming 2 decades. Another brilliant effort from this exciting producer.
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Tasting Notes
The winery writes "A ripe expressive Merlot Cabernet blend which reflects the strength of the 2019 vintage. A concentration of lavender, plum and wild herbs are complexed with fine French oak. Abundant gentle tannins complete the structure of this wine, delivering lingering texture and lovely gracefulness. Elegant and beautifully fruited showing wonderful restraint which will age superbly."
Cameron Douglas MS writes "Another benchmark from Kate Radburnd. Made with 60% merlot and 40% cabernet sauvignon delivering a bouquet of baking spices and dark plum, blackberry and sweet tobacco. A layer of leesy savoury complexity adds breadth and depth. Youthful too with a fresh appeal and violet lift. Classic flavours and textures on the palate with a core of ripe soft plum fruits cushioned my oak sweetness and fine tannin structure. The cabernet delivers the muscle and power with a stony mineral core and flavours of dark berries then violet and olive. Very lengthy finish, this wine’s a keeper. Great drinking today and through 2034+."
Bob Campbell MW writes "Intense, seamless red from a stellar vintage. It shows old-vine density with a silken texture and berry, spice, floral, violet and classy French oak. A wine of subtlety, with impressive underlying power demonstrated by a lingering finish. Kate Radburnd claims it will age beautifully. I agree."
| Stock Level: | High |
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| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
