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Takatu Merlot Franc Malbec

Fermented using wild yeasts, this complex Bordeaux inspired blend comes from a single vineyard estate in Matakana. It has a core of Merlot offering mid palate richness, concentrated dark fruit aromas of morello cherries, black plum and berry characteristics. Malbec contributes red berry flavours and Cabernet Franc provides robust but velvet smooth tannins and a minty complexity.
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Fermented using wild yeasts, this complex Bordeaux inspired blend comes from a single vineyard estate in Matakana. It has a core of Merlot offering mid palate richness, concentrated dark fruit aromas of morello cherries, black plum & berry characteristics. Malbec contributes red berry flavours & Cabernet Franc provides robust but velvet smooth tannins & a minty complexity.

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Merlot - A red grape variety used for blended and varietal wines
Palate - A term used to describe the roof of the mouth
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