Five Hills Merlot Malbec
Blackberry, medjool date and doris plum aromatics bounce from the glass. Rosemary also subtly there, along with savoury, toasty spices from the oak. The palate has solid tannin structure and beautiful shape, which will integrate and soften with time ageing in bottle. There are blackcurrant, chocolate and smoky flavours on the palate, with a mineral texture that is reminiscent of clay pots hot from the kiln, and volcanic rock. The natural acidity of the Malbec and our place, provides direction and length. All are attributes that secure us in the knowledge that this wine is built to age.

  • Winemaker: Chloe Somerset & Ross Anderson
  • Variety: 67% Merlot, 33% Malbec
  • Vintage: 2020
  • Region: Waiheke Island
  • Single Vineyard: Estate
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Fermentation/Aging: Whole-berry ferment, matured in French oak barrels, 38% new
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Cellaring Potential: This wine will reward cellaring for 15+ years, or will be thoroughly enjoyable upon release for a more robust experience!
  • Awards and reviews: 91 points, James Suckling

Five Hills Merlot Malbec 2020, Waiheke Island

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Blackberry, medjool date and doris plum aromatics bounce from the glass. Rosemary also subtly there,
along with savoury, toasty spices from the oak. The palate has solid tannin structure and beautiful
shape, which will integrate and soften with time ageing in bottle. There are blackcurrant, chocolate and
smoky flavours on the palate, with a mineral texture that is reminiscent of clay pots hot from the kiln,
and volcanic rock. The natural acidity of the Malbec and our place, provides direction and length. All
are attributes that secure us in the knowledge that this wine is built to age.

  • Winemaker: Chloe Somerset & Ross Anderson
  • Variety: 67% Merlot, 33% Malbec
  • Vintage: 2020
  • Region: Waiheke Island
  • Single Vineyard: Estate
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Fermentation/Aging: Whole-berry ferment, matured in French oak barrels, 38% new
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Cellaring Potential: This wine will reward cellaring for 15+ years, or will be thoroughly enjoyable upon release for a more robust experience!
  • Awards and reviews: 91 points, James Suckling

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