Grand Reserve
Hawke's Bay Merlot
Triangle 2024
Grown in the red metal gravels of the Bridge Pa Triangle, this Merlot brings rich plum, bramble, and spice.
Dark fruit and mocha flavours roll into a smooth, chocolatey finish after 18 months in French oak.
13.5% abv.
What matters
served straight
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Food Pairing
Roast beef, braised duck, or a slab of aged hard cheese. This Merlot holds its own with the heavy hitters.
Winemaking
From Hawke’s Bay’s Bridge Pa Triangle - warm days and red gravels dial up intensity. Hand-plunged and left on skins for depth, then aged 18 months in French oak, with 20% new barrels for that extra toastiness.