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| New Zealand Merlot - January 08 Limited Edition |
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New Zealand Merlot - January 08 Limited Edition
The Region:
Located on the country’s most easterly tip and closest to the international
dateline, Gisborne boasts the world’s most easterly vineyards and the first vines to see
the sun each day. The region receives high sunshine hours on coastal plains that are
sheltered from the west by a range of mountains. Well-drained alluvial loams over sandy
or volcanic subsoils help moderate fertility, and produce grapes of intense character and
aroma.
The Wine:
Dry and medium bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of boysenberry,
plums, redcurrant and ripe black cherries, this Merlot has a wonderful spicy aroma,
accentuated with light warm oak and a rich, round mouthfeel, leading to a long, elegant
finish.
The Food:
This Merlot is an excellent choice to pair with poultry, grilled meats and
especially rare prime rib. Other foods, such as tomato-based pasta sauces or lamb
chops also complement the tannins in this wine.
With it’s initial palate of soft, moderate tannins and bright fruit, it’s tempting to drink
this Merlot immediately, to savor the rich, concentrated plummy flavors. However, the
tiers of red currant, raspberry and black cherry notes won’t show until six months and
they’ll eventually evolve into a deeply flavored and majestic wine, building in depth for
two to four more years of age, and holding for several more, gaining a lithe character of
melded fruit and lushness from the soft tannins.
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Pre-order Information:
- Pre-orders must be received by Thursday, December 11, 2008 and may not be cancelled after that date
- Kit will ship in mid to late January 2009
- Your credit card will not be charged until the kit is shipped
Kit Information:
- 30 peel and stick labels are included with kit
- Instructions
- Contains 16 liters of concentrated varietal juice, yeast and all necessary additives
- Yields 6 gallons or about 30 750ml bottles
- Ready to bottle in 8 weeks.
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