Lake Chalice The Falcon Hawke's Bay Merlot 2022
Fine easy tannins with a soft plush mouthfeel
Cameron Douglas, MS
Fine easy tannins with a soft plush mouthfeel
Cameron Douglas, MS
Description
Oak, Plum, Smoke
"Bright, fruity, varietal and refreshing wine. Aromas and flavours of ripe red and purple plums, a layers of fruit spice then a mix of clay earth and alight woody spice and lees suggestion. Fine easy tannins with a soft plush mouthfeel and balanced, even finish. Well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2025
Aromas of blackberry, plum and vanilla, with a hint of spice. Full bodied and weighty, this Merlot has bold and fruit forward flavours of dark plum, blackcurrant, and dark chcocolate notes. The structure is silky smooth with a long toasty finish.
Merlot sourced from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Family owned and operated. A select blend of vineyards sourced from the internationally recognised Hawke’s Bay growing region. Once harvest we transported the grapes overnight to our Marlborough winery to carry out the fermentation process while at peak freshness.
Accolades
Awarded 90/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Seal
Screw Cap
Alcohol
13.5%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
Description
Oak, Plum, Smoke
"Bright, fruity, varietal and refreshing wine. Aromas and flavours of ripe red and purple plums, a layers of fruit spice then a mix of clay earth and alight woody spice and lees suggestion. Fine easy tannins with a soft plush mouthfeel and balanced, even finish. Well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2025
Aromas of blackberry, plum and vanilla, with a hint of spice. Full bodied and weighty, this Merlot has bold and fruit forward flavours of dark plum, blackcurrant, and dark chcocolate notes. The structure is silky smooth with a long toasty finish.
Merlot sourced from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Family owned and operated. A select blend of vineyards sourced from the internationally recognised Hawke’s Bay growing region. Once harvest we transported the grapes overnight to our Marlborough winery to carry out the fermentation process while at peak freshness.
Accolades
Awarded 90/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Seal
Screw Cap
Alcohol
13.5%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
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