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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 sub-soils 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 mouth feel, 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 its initial palate of soft, moderate tannins and bright fruit, its tempting to drink this Merlot immediately, to savor the rich, concentrated plumy flavors. However, the tiers of red currant, raspberry and black cherry notes wont 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. Body: medium Oak: light Sweetness: dry | ||||||||
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