Smooth, silky tannins lead to a rich finish
Vibrant rich purple which looks fantastic in the glass, with dark plum aromas that seemlessly blend with subtle spicy notes
Delicious with Beef Wellington or equally at home with a medium rare steak and grilled mushrooms off the BBQ
Toi Toi Hawkes Bay Merlot 2016
Toi Toi Hawkes Bay Merlot 2016
Accolades
Awarded 4.5 Stars
Peter Saunders, 2017
Awarded Bronze Medal
Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, 2017
Description
"From a very good vintage, a dark, sturdy red from Merlot, some oak and tannin showing now which will add to the body and longevity of the wine, as it matures. Young yet melding well, a gutsy wine to show best as 2015 becomes 2016, into 2020. Bottle age will bring out the complexity. For now, open, pour and wait half an hour" Peter Saunders
Toi Toi Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2016 is a vibrant rich purple which looks fantastic in the glass. Dark plum aromas seemlessly blend with subtle spicy notes with hints of dark cocoa which are balanced with smooth, silky tannins that lead to a dry and rich finish.
A very late beginning to the 2016 vintage was followed by a very warm summer and early autumn period. Unusually consistent warm temperatures in the early part of the year led to record grower degree days for the vintage, which resulted in an excellent vintage. Sourced from the Hawke’s Bay region, New Zealand’s premium area of the production of full bodied red wines, in particular Bordeaux varieties. The fruit was carefully monitored to ensure it was harvested at the peak of flavour and ripeness.
Food Pairing: Delicious with Beef Wellington, a beef fillet layered with a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs that have been sautéed in butter all wrapped in puff pastry and cooked until golden. Equally at home with a medium rare steak and grilled mushrooms off the BBQ.
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