Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot/Malbec 2016 (Hawke’s Bay)
With almost equal parts cabernet sauvignon merlot and malbec in this blend, it’s unsurprising that balance is the key word for this wine. Complex layers seamlessly come together in smooth, perfect harmony, starting off with powerful berry fragrances with taunt leafy notes, all the way through to incredible mouthfeel from supple yet chewy tannins culminating in a long and extremely satisfying finish.