Babich Winemakers’ Hawke’s Bay Merlot is produced from a special selection of grapes grown in the stony soils of our Babich Irongate vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke’s Bay. It displays an attractive wealth of berry fruit and plum aromas, balanced by full-flavoured, soft tannin finish.

Style Notes :

• Variety: Merlot
• Origin: New Zealand
• Locality: Hawke's Bay

Tasting Notes :

Dark Doris plum, sweet with vanilla, spice aromas with and a touch of oak. Supple and sweet fruited with a savoury complexity. Good volume and length with a warm cocoa note lingering on the finish.