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Oyster Bay Merlot 2019
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New ZealandFrom Hawke's Bay's omahu stony gravels and red metal soils, this is Merlot clone 181. Destemmed fruit was fermented in stainless before resting in a blend of stainless and French barriques for 11 months. Milk chocolate, light spice, muted plum take the short, clipped palate, finishing with a bitter cocoa note. Tannins are softened, as is acidity. Hard to find varietal or regional typicity here.Tasted: 03 November 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $19.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 111310UPC: 09415549814635